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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.52, 4,268.32 and 1,676.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.52, 4,268.32 and 1,676.08 is: 2,514.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.52 : 4,268.32 = 1,676.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.52/4,268.32 = 1,676.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.52x = 4,268.32 × 1,676.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.52x = 7,154,045.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,154,045.79/2,845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.14

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