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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.94, 4,173.08 and 1,845.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.94, 4,173.08 and 1,845.12 is: 2,546.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.94 : 4,173.08 = 1,845.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.94/4,173.08 = 1,845.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.94x = 4,173.08 × 1,845.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.94x = 7,699,824.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,699,824.14/3,023.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.29

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