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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.76, 4,375.44 and 1,844.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.76, 4,375.44 and 1,844.22 is: 2,544.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.76 : 4,375.44 = 1,844.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.76/4,375.44 = 1,844.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.76x = 4,375.44 × 1,844.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.76x = 8,069,273.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,069,273.96/3,170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.90

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