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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.23, 4,093.59 and 1,847.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.23, 4,093.59 and 1,847.22 is: 2,549.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.23 : 4,093.59 = 1,847.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.23/4,093.59 = 1,847.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.23x = 4,093.59 × 1,847.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.23x = 7,561,761.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,561,761.32/2,966.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.28

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