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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.82, 4,284.27 and 1,845.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.82, 4,284.27 and 1,845.90 is: 2,547.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.82 : 4,284.27 = 1,845.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.82/4,284.27 = 1,845.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.82x = 4,284.27 × 1,845.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.82x = 7,908,333.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,908,333.99/3,104.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,547.12

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