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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.76, 4,376.60 and 1,844.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.76, 4,376.60 and 1,844.44 is: 2,545.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.76 : 4,376.60 = 1,844.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.76/4,376.60 = 1,844.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.76x = 4,376.60 × 1,844.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.76x = 8,072,362.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,072,362.86/3,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.08

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