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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.87, 4,614.96 and 1,844.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.87, 4,614.96 and 1,844.17 is: 2,766.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.87 : 4,614.96 = 1,844.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.87/4,614.96 = 1,844.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.87x = 4,614.96 × 1,844.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.87x = 8,510,755.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,510,755.79/3,075.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.94

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