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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.19, 4,270.46 and 1,751.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.19, 4,270.46 and 1,751.69 is: 2,629.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.19 : 4,270.46 = 1,751.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.19/4,270.46 = 1,751.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.19x = 4,270.46 × 1,751.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.19x = 7,480,524.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,480,524.00/2,845.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629.18

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