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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.38, 4,171.59 and 1,844.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.38, 4,171.59 and 1,844.43 is: 2,545.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.38 : 4,171.59 = 1,844.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.38/4,171.59 = 1,844.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.38x = 4,171.59 × 1,844.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.38x = 7,694,205.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,694,205.74/3,022.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.74

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