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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.81, 6,466.35 and 1,845.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.81, 6,466.35 and 1,845.98 is: 2,768.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.81 : 6,466.35 = 1,845.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.81/6,466.35 = 1,845.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.81x = 6,466.35 × 1,845.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.81x = 11,936,720.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,936,720.44/4,311.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.38

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