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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.92, 4,268.89 and 1,383.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.92, 4,268.89 and 1,383.82 is: 2,075.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.92 : 4,268.89 = 1,383.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.92/4,268.89 = 1,383.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.92x = 4,268.89 × 1,383.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.92x = 5,907,366.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,907,366.42/2,845.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.73

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