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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,337.26, 4,605.35 and 1,845.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,337.26, 4,605.35 and 1,845.13 is: 2,546.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,337.26 : 4,605.35 = 1,845.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,337.26/4,605.35 = 1,845.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,337.26x = 4,605.35 × 1,845.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,337.26x = 8,497,469.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,497,469.45/3,337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.24

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