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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.83, 4,286.95 and 1,847.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.83, 4,286.95 and 1,847.45 is: 2,549.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.83 : 4,286.95 = 1,847.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.83/4,286.95 = 1,847.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.83x = 4,286.95 × 1,847.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.83x = 7,919,931.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,919,931.88/3,106.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.20

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