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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.47, 4,375.27 and 1,845.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.47, 4,375.27 and 1,845.08 is: 2,546.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.47 : 4,375.27 = 1,845.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.47/4,375.27 = 1,845.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.47x = 4,375.27 × 1,845.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.47x = 8,072,692.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,072,692.07/3,170.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.21

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