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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.67, 4,063.34 and 1,839.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.67, 4,063.34 and 1,839.75 is: 2,537.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.67 : 4,063.34 = 1,839.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.67/4,063.34 = 1,839.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.67x = 4,063.34 × 1,839.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.67x = 7,475,520.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,475,520.57/2,945.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.80

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