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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.83, 4,173.34 and 1,845.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.83, 4,173.34 and 1,845.58 is: 2,547.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.83 : 4,173.34 = 1,845.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.83/4,173.34 = 1,845.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.83x = 4,173.34 × 1,845.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.83x = 7,702,238.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,702,238.66/3,023.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,547.18

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