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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.83, 4,284.19 and 1,845.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.83, 4,284.19 and 1,845.86 is: 2,547.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.83 : 4,284.19 = 1,845.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.83/4,284.19 = 1,845.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.83x = 4,284.19 × 1,845.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.83x = 7,908,031.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,908,031.99/3,104.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,547.01

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