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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.03, 4,286.61 and 1,847.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.03, 4,286.61 and 1,847.66 is: 2,549.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.03 : 4,286.61 = 1,847.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.03/4,286.61 = 1,847.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.03x = 4,286.61 × 1,847.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.03x = 7,920,197.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,920,197.83/3,107.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.12

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