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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.28, 4,504.50 and 1,846.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.28, 4,504.50 and 1,846.68 is: 2,770.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.28 : 4,504.50 = 1,846.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.28/4,504.50 = 1,846.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.28x = 4,504.50 × 1,846.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.28x = 8,318,370.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,318,370.06/3,002.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.68

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