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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.68, 4,249.59 and 1,845.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.68, 4,249.59 and 1,845.89 is: 2,768.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.68 : 4,249.59 = 1,845.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.68/4,249.59 = 1,845.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.68x = 4,249.59 × 1,845.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.68x = 7,844,254.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,844,254.44/2,833.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.22

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