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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.46, 4,388.39 and 845.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.46, 4,388.39 and 845.38 is: 1,268.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.46 : 4,388.39 = 845.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.46/4,388.39 = 845.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.46x = 4,388.39 × 845.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.46x = 3,709,857.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709,857.14/2,925.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.13

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