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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.89, 4,081.55 and 1,845.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.89, 4,081.55 and 1,845.48 is: 2,766.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.89 : 4,081.55 = 1,845.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.89/4,081.55 = 1,845.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.89x = 4,081.55 × 1,845.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.89x = 7,532,409.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,532,409.67/2,722.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.33

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