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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.80, 4,230.27 and 845.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.80, 4,230.27 and 845.46 is: 1,268.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.80 : 4,230.27 = 845.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.80/4,230.27 = 845.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.80x = 4,230.27 × 845.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.80x = 3,576,533.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,533.59/2,819.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.37

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