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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.77, 4,177.11 and 1,847.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.77, 4,177.11 and 1,847.50 is: 2,549.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.77 : 4,177.11 = 1,847.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.77/4,177.11 = 1,847.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.77x = 4,177.11 × 1,847.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.77x = 7,717,210.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,717,210.73/3,026.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.65

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