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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.78, 4,376.30 and 1,844.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.78, 4,376.30 and 1,844.69 is: 2,545.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.78 : 4,376.30 = 1,844.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.78/4,376.30 = 1,844.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.78x = 4,376.30 × 1,844.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.78x = 8,072,885.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,072,885.74/3,171.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.22

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