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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.77, 2,549.66 and 1,475.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.77, 2,549.66 and 1,475.35 is: 2,037.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.77 : 2,549.66 = 1,475.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.77/2,549.66 = 1,475.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.77x = 2,549.66 × 1,475.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.77x = 3,761,640.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,640.88/1,845.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.98

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