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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.76, 4,376.88 and 1,845.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.76, 4,376.88 and 1,845.28 is: 2,546.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.76 : 4,376.88 = 1,845.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.76/4,376.88 = 1,845.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.76x = 4,376.88 × 1,845.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.76x = 8,076,569.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,076,569.13/3,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.40

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