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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.69, 4,387.61 and 845.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.69, 4,387.61 and 845.13 is: 1,267.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.69 : 4,387.61 = 845.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.69/4,387.61 = 845.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.69x = 4,387.61 × 845.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.69x = 3,708,096.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,708,096.61/2,925.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.43

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