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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.94, 4,376.05 and 1,845.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.94, 4,376.05 and 1,845.42 is: 2,545.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.94 : 4,376.05 = 1,845.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.94/4,376.05 = 1,845.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.94x = 4,376.05 × 1,845.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.94x = 8,075,650.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,075,650.19/3,171.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.97

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