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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.81, 7,447.83 and 1,845.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.81, 7,447.83 and 1,845.08 is: 2,767.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.81 : 7,447.83 = 1,845.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.81/7,447.83 = 1,845.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.81x = 7,447.83 × 1,845.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.81x = 13,741,842.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,741,842.18/4,965.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.29

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