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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.44, 4,375.90 and 1,844.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.44, 4,375.90 and 1,844.32 is: 2,545.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.44 : 4,375.90 = 1,844.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.44/4,375.90 = 1,844.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.44x = 4,375.90 × 1,844.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.44x = 8,070,554.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,070,554.27/3,170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.56

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