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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.28, 4,090.55 and 1,845.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.28, 4,090.55 and 1,845.19 is: 2,546.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.28 : 4,090.55 = 1,845.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.28/4,090.55 = 1,845.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.28x = 4,090.55 × 1,845.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.28x = 7,547,832.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,547,832.73/2,964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.26

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