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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.48, 4,176.92 and 1,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.48, 4,176.92 and 1,847.60 is: 2,549.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.48 : 4,176.92 = 1,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.48/4,176.92 = 1,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.48x = 4,176.92 × 1,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.48x = 7,717,277.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,717,277.39/3,026.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.92

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