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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.58, 4,377.24 and 1,845.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.58, 4,377.24 and 1,845.72 is: 2,547.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.58 : 4,377.24 = 1,845.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.58/4,377.24 = 1,845.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.58x = 4,377.24 × 1,845.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.58x = 8,079,140.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,079,140.95/3,171.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,547.35

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