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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.69, 4,150.44 and 1,845.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.69, 4,150.44 and 1,845.86 is: 2,764.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.69 : 4,150.44 = 1,845.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.69/4,150.44 = 1,845.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.69x = 4,150.44 × 1,845.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.69x = 7,661,110.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,661,110.43/2,771.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.06

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