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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.68, 4,175.82 and 1,847.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.68, 4,175.82 and 1,847.32 is: 2,548.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.68 : 4,175.82 = 1,847.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.68/4,175.82 = 1,847.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.68x = 4,175.82 × 1,847.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.68x = 7,714,075.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,714,075.80/3,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.69

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