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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.75, 7,445.35 and 1,845.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.75, 7,445.35 and 1,845.92 is: 2,767.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.75 : 7,445.35 = 1,845.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.75/7,445.35 = 1,845.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.75x = 7,445.35 × 1,845.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.75x = 13,743,541.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,743,541.39/4,966.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.11

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