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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.66, 3,055.46 and 1,850.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.66, 3,055.46 and 1,850.36 is: 2,763.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.66 : 3,055.46 = 1,850.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.66/3,055.46 = 1,850.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.66x = 3,055.46 × 1,850.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.66x = 5,653,700.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,653,700.97/2,045.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.75

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