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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.80, 4,176.66 and 1,847.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.80, 4,176.66 and 1,847.44 is: 2,549.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.80 : 4,176.66 = 1,847.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.80/4,176.66 = 1,847.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.80x = 4,176.66 × 1,847.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.80x = 7,716,128.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,716,128.75/3,026.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.27

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