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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.18, 4,010.58 and 1,846.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.18, 4,010.58 and 1,846.35 is: 2,547.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.18 : 4,010.58 = 1,846.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.18/4,010.58 = 1,846.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.18x = 4,010.58 × 1,846.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.18x = 7,404,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,404,934.38/2,907.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,547.12

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