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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,407.28, 5,105.96 and 1,845.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,407.28, 5,105.96 and 1,845.96 is: 2,766.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,407.28 : 5,105.96 = 1,845.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,407.28/5,105.96 = 1,845.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,407.28x = 5,105.96 × 1,845.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,407.28x = 9,425,397.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,425,397.92/3,407.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.25

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