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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.87, 4,272.66 and 1,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.87, 4,272.66 and 1,462.16 is: 2,193.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.87 : 4,272.66 = 1,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.87/4,272.66 = 1,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.87x = 4,272.66 × 1,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.87x = 6,247,323.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,247,323.23/2,847.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.68

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