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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.67, 4,201.54 and 1,785.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.67, 4,201.54 and 1,785.94 is: 2,463.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.67 : 4,201.54 = 1,785.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.67/4,201.54 = 1,785.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.67x = 4,201.54 × 1,785.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.67x = 7,503,683.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,503,683.38/3,045.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.72

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