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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.54, 4,283.89 and 1,845.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.54, 4,283.89 and 1,845.79 is: 2,546.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.54 : 4,283.89 = 1,845.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.54/4,283.89 = 1,845.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.54x = 4,283.89 × 1,845.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.54x = 7,907,146.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,907,146.00/3,105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.14

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