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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.70, 2,544.15 and 1,821.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.70, 2,544.15 and 1,821.40 is: 2,510.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.70 : 2,544.15 = 1,821.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.70/2,544.15 = 1,821.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.70x = 2,544.15 × 1,821.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.70x = 4,633,914.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,914.81/1,845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.65

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