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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.66, 4,176.81 and 1,848.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.66, 4,176.81 and 1,848.51 is: 2,550.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.66 : 4,176.81 = 1,848.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.66/4,176.81 = 1,848.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.66x = 4,176.81 × 1,848.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.66x = 7,720,875.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,720,875.05/3,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.11

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