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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.37, 4,376.84 and 1,845.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.37, 4,376.84 and 1,845.59 is: 2,546.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.37 : 4,376.84 = 1,845.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.37/4,376.84 = 1,845.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.37x = 4,376.84 × 1,845.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.37x = 8,077,821.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,077,821.02/3,172.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.31

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