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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.59, 4,091.95 and 1,844.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.59, 4,091.95 and 1,844.86 is: 2,546.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.59 : 4,091.95 = 1,844.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.59/4,091.95 = 1,844.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.59x = 4,091.95 × 1,844.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.59x = 7,549,074.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,549,074.88/2,964.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.41

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