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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,444.70, 6,665.64 and 1,847

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,444.70, 6,665.64 and 1,847 is: 2,769.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,444.70 : 6,665.64 = 1,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,444.70/6,665.64 = 1,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,444.70x = 6,665.64 × 1,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,444.70x = 12,311,437.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,311,437.08/4,444.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.91

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