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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.37, 4,951.31 and 1,845.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.37, 4,951.31 and 1,845.30 is: 2,764.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.37 : 4,951.31 = 1,845.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.37/4,951.31 = 1,845.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.37x = 4,951.31 × 1,845.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.37x = 9,136,643.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,136,643.12/3,305.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.18

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