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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.62, 7,451.40 and 1,845.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.62, 7,451.40 and 1,845.10 is: 2,768.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.62 : 7,451.40 = 1,845.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.62/7,451.40 = 1,845.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.62x = 7,451.40 × 1,845.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.62x = 13,748,578.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,748,578.14/4,965.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.75

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