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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.73, 4,388.54 and 845.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.73, 4,388.54 and 845.65 is: 1,268.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.73 : 4,388.54 = 845.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.73/4,388.54 = 845.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.73x = 4,388.54 × 845.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.73x = 3,711,168.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,711,168.85/2,925.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.46

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