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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.36, 4,197.51 and 1,846.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.36, 4,197.51 and 1,846.94 is: 2,549.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.36 : 4,197.51 = 1,846.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.36/4,197.51 = 1,846.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.36x = 4,197.51 × 1,846.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.36x = 7,752,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,752,549.12/3,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.04

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