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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.70, 2,545.32 and 1,425.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.70, 2,545.32 and 1,425.39 is: 1,965.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.70 : 2,545.32 = 1,425.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.70/2,545.32 = 1,425.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.70x = 2,545.32 × 1,425.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.70x = 3,628,060.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,060.95/1,845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.68

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