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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.94, 4,374.68 and 1,843.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.94, 4,374.68 and 1,843.97 is: 2,544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.94 : 4,374.68 = 1,843.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.94/4,374.68 = 1,843.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.94x = 4,374.68 × 1,843.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.94x = 8,066,747.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,066,747.59/3,169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.77

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