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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.48, 4,246.19 and 2,517.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.48, 4,246.19 and 2,517.43 is: 3,756.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.48 : 4,246.19 = 2,517.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.48/4,246.19 = 2,517.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.48x = 4,246.19 × 2,517.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.48x = 10,689,486.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,689,486.09/2,845.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.65

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