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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,406.03, 5,111.22 and 1,847.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,406.03, 5,111.22 and 1,847.13 is: 2,771.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,406.03 : 5,111.22 = 1,847.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,406.03/5,111.22 = 1,847.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,406.03x = 5,111.22 × 1,847.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,406.03x = 9,441,087.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,441,087.80/3,406.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.87

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