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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.04, 3,924.77 and 2,451.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.04, 3,924.77 and 2,451.38 is: 3,381.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.04 : 3,924.77 = 2,451.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.04/3,924.77 = 2,451.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.04x = 3,924.77 × 2,451.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.04x = 9,621,070.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,621,070.80/2,845.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.71

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