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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.58, 4,172.99 and 1,845.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.58, 4,172.99 and 1,845.33 is: 2,546.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.58 : 4,172.99 = 1,845.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.58/4,172.99 = 1,845.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.58x = 4,172.99 × 1,845.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.58x = 7,700,557.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,700,557.80/3,023.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.84

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