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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,847.91, 5,773.46 and 1,845.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,847.91, 5,773.46 and 1,845.59 is: 2,769.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,847.91 : 5,773.46 = 1,845.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,847.91/5,773.46 = 1,845.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,847.91x = 5,773.46 × 1,845.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,847.91x = 10,655,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,655,401.95/3,847.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.14

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