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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,144.66, 4,709.60 and 1,847.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,144.66, 4,709.60 and 1,847.04 is: 2,766.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,144.66 : 4,709.60 = 1,847.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,144.66/4,709.60 = 1,847.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,144.66x = 4,709.60 × 1,847.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,144.66x = 8,698,810.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,698,810.35/3,144.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.22

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