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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.09, 4,284.66 and 1,845.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.09, 4,284.66 and 1,845.91 is: 2,546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.09 : 4,284.66 = 1,845.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.09/4,284.66 = 1,845.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.09x = 4,284.66 × 1,845.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.09x = 7,909,096.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,909,096.74/3,106.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.32

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