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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.72, 4,282.62 and 1,845.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.72, 4,282.62 and 1,845.52 is: 2,546.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.72 : 4,282.62 = 1,845.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.72/4,282.62 = 1,845.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.72x = 4,282.62 × 1,845.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.72x = 7,903,660.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,903,660.86/3,103.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.51

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