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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.51, 3,423.75 and 1,845.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.51, 3,423.75 and 1,845.30 is: 2,766.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.51 : 3,423.75 = 1,845.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.51/3,423.75 = 1,845.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.51x = 3,423.75 × 1,845.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.51x = 6,317,845.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,317,845.88/2,283.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.73

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