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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.46, 4,375.71 and 1,844.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.46, 4,375.71 and 1,844.94 is: 2,546.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.46 : 4,375.71 = 1,844.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.46/4,375.71 = 1,844.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.46x = 4,375.71 × 1,844.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.46x = 8,072,922.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,072,922.41/3,170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.29

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