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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.36, 4,267.80 and 1,306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.36, 4,267.80 and 1,306 is: 1,958.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.36 : 4,267.80 = 1,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.36/4,267.80 = 1,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.36x = 4,267.80 × 1,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.36x = 5,573,746.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,573,746.80/2,845.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.89

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