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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.95, 4,283.37 and 1,845.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.95, 4,283.37 and 1,845.01 is: 2,546.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.95 : 4,283.37 = 1,845.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.95/4,283.37 = 1,845.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.95x = 4,283.37 × 1,845.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.95x = 7,902,860.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,902,860.48/3,103.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.07

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