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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.67, 4,716.53 and 1,847

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.67, 4,716.53 and 1,847 is: 2,766.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.67 : 4,716.53 = 1,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.67/4,716.53 = 1,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.67x = 4,716.53 × 1,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.67x = 8,711,421.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,711,421.68/3,148.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.70

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