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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.85, 5,855.25 and 2,845.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.85, 5,855.25 and 2,845.69 is: 4,270.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.85 : 5,855.25 = 2,845.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.85/5,855.25 = 2,845.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.85x = 5,855.25 × 2,845.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.85x = 16,662,226.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,662,226.37/3,901.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.34

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