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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.62, 4,954.68 and 1,847.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.62, 4,954.68 and 1,847.55 is: 2,767.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.62 : 4,954.68 = 1,847.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.62/4,954.68 = 1,847.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.62x = 4,954.68 × 1,847.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.62x = 9,154,019.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,154,019.03/3,307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.55

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