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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.54, 4,197.75 and 1,847.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.54, 4,197.75 and 1,847.12 is: 2,549.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.54 : 4,197.75 = 1,847.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.54/4,197.75 = 1,847.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.54x = 4,197.75 × 1,847.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.54x = 7,753,758.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,753,758.47/3,041.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.29

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