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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.02, 4,267.53 and 1,382.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.02, 4,267.53 and 1,382.91 is: 2,074.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.02 : 4,267.53 = 1,382.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.02/4,267.53 = 1,382.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.02x = 4,267.53 × 1,382.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.02x = 5,901,603.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,901,603.00/2,845.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.36

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