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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.70, 4,092.07 and 1,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.70, 4,092.07 and 1,845 is: 2,546.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.70 : 4,092.07 = 1,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.70/4,092.07 = 1,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.70x = 4,092.07 × 1,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.70x = 7,549,869.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,549,869.15/2,964.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.59

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