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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.60, 4,376.70 and 1,845.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.60, 4,376.70 and 1,845.23 is: 2,546.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.60 : 4,376.70 = 1,845.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.60/4,376.70 = 1,845.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.60x = 4,376.70 × 1,845.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.60x = 8,075,996.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,075,996.26/3,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.35

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