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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.04, 4,267.55 and 1,112.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.04, 4,267.55 and 1,112.45 is: 1,668.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.04 : 4,267.55 = 1,112.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.04/4,267.55 = 1,112.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.04x = 4,267.55 × 1,112.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.04x = 4,747,409.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,747,409.10/2,845.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.66

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