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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.70, 4,203.27 and 1,851.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.70, 4,203.27 and 1,851.26 is: 2,554.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.70 : 4,203.27 = 1,851.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.70/4,203.27 = 1,851.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.70x = 4,203.27 × 1,851.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.70x = 7,781,345.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,781,345.62/3,046.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.02

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