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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.62, 4,951.68 and 1,845.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.62, 4,951.68 and 1,845.55 is: 2,764.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.62 : 4,951.68 = 1,845.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.62/4,951.68 = 1,845.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.62x = 4,951.68 × 1,845.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.62x = 9,138,573.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,138,573.02/3,305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.56

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