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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.92, 4,092.51 and 1,845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.92, 4,092.51 and 1,845.20 is: 2,546.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.92 : 4,092.51 = 1,845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.92/4,092.51 = 1,845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.92x = 4,092.51 × 1,845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.92x = 7,551,478.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,551,478.99/2,964.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.95

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