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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,337.94, 4,605.96 and 1,845.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,337.94, 4,605.96 and 1,845.65 is: 2,546.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,337.94 : 4,605.96 = 1,845.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,337.94/4,605.96 = 1,845.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,337.94x = 4,605.96 × 1,845.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,337.94x = 8,501,001.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,501,001.59/3,337.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.78

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