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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.30, 4,173.27 and 1,845.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.30, 4,173.27 and 1,845.06 is: 2,546.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.30 : 4,173.27 = 1,845.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.30/4,173.27 = 1,845.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.30x = 4,173.27 × 1,845.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.30x = 7,699,933.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,699,933.55/3,024.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.02

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