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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.57, 4,283.28 and 1,844.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.57, 4,283.28 and 1,844.93 is: 2,546.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.57 : 4,283.28 = 1,844.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.57/4,283.28 = 1,844.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.57x = 4,283.28 × 1,844.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.57x = 7,902,351.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,902,351.77/3,103.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.21

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