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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.03, 2,755.31 and 1,621.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.03, 2,755.31 and 1,621.47 is: 2,421.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.03 : 2,755.31 = 1,621.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.03/2,755.31 = 1,621.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.03x = 2,755.31 × 1,621.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.03x = 4,467,637.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,467,637.18/1,845.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.45

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