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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.92, 3,994.52 and 1,845.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.92, 3,994.52 and 1,845.98 is: 2,548.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.92 : 3,994.52 = 1,845.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.92/3,994.52 = 1,845.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.92x = 3,994.52 × 1,845.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.92x = 7,373,827.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,373,827.85/2,893.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.04

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