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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.10, 4,377.38 and 1,845.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.10, 4,377.38 and 1,845.60 is: 2,546.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.10 : 4,377.38 = 1,845.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.10/4,377.38 = 1,845.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.10x = 4,377.38 × 1,845.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.10x = 8,078,892.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,078,892.53/3,172.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.86

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