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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.54, 4,175.88 and 1,847.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.54, 4,175.88 and 1,847.18 is: 2,548.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.54 : 4,175.88 = 1,847.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.54/4,175.88 = 1,847.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.54x = 4,175.88 × 1,847.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.54x = 7,713,602.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,713,602.02/3,026.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.65

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