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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.72, 4,269.90 and 1,366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.72, 4,269.90 and 1,366.44 is: 2,048.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.72 : 4,269.90 = 1,366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.72/4,269.90 = 1,366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.72x = 4,269.90 × 1,366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.72x = 5,834,562.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,834,562.16/2,847.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.85

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