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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.59, 7,449.58 and 1,845.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.59, 7,449.58 and 1,845.70 is: 2,768.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.59 : 7,449.58 = 1,845.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.59/7,449.58 = 1,845.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.59x = 7,449.58 × 1,845.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.59x = 13,749,686.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,749,686.56/4,965.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.99

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