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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.87, 4,266.26 and 1,364.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.87, 4,266.26 and 1,364.18 is: 2,045.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.87 : 4,266.26 = 1,364.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.87/4,266.26 = 1,364.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.87x = 4,266.26 × 1,364.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.87x = 5,819,946.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,819,946.57/2,845.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.05

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