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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.84, 4,090.44 and 1,845.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.84, 4,090.44 and 1,845.24 is: 2,545.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.84 : 4,090.44 = 1,845.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.84/4,090.44 = 1,845.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.84x = 4,090.44 × 1,845.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.84x = 7,547,843.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,547,843.51/2,964.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.78

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