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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.39, 4,413.60 and 1,847.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.39, 4,413.60 and 1,847.54 is: 2,771.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.39 : 4,413.60 = 1,847.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.39/4,413.60 = 1,847.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.39x = 4,413.60 × 1,847.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.39x = 8,154,313.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,154,313.58/2,942.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.32

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