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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.48, 2,912.81 and 1,844.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.48, 2,912.81 and 1,844.25 is: 2,551.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.48 : 2,912.81 = 1,844.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.48/2,912.81 = 1,844.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.48x = 2,912.81 × 1,844.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.48x = 5,371,940.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,371,940.62/2,105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.42

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