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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.53, 2,952.86 and 1,845.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.53, 2,952.86 and 1,845.28 is: 2,545.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.53 : 2,952.86 = 1,845.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.53/2,952.86 = 1,845.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.53x = 2,952.86 × 1,845.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.53x = 5,448,847.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,448,847.97/2,140.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.56

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