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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.04, 4,375.48 and 1,843.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.04, 4,375.48 and 1,843.56 is: 2,544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.04 : 4,375.48 = 1,843.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.04/4,375.48 = 1,843.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.04x = 4,375.48 × 1,843.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.04x = 8,066,459.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,066,459.91/3,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.59

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