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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.39, 4,284.02 and 1,845.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.39, 4,284.02 and 1,845.74 is: 2,546.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.39 : 4,284.02 = 1,845.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.39/4,284.02 = 1,845.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.39x = 4,284.02 × 1,845.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.39x = 7,907,187.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,907,187.07/3,105.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.28

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