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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.52, 4,265.40 and 1,307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.52, 4,265.40 and 1,307.60 is: 1,960.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.52 : 4,265.40 = 1,307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.52/4,265.40 = 1,307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.52x = 4,265.40 × 1,307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.52x = 5,577,437.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,577,437.04/2,845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.08

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