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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.38, 4,377.48 and 1,845.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.38, 4,377.48 and 1,845.78 is: 2,546.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.38 : 4,377.48 = 1,845.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.38/4,377.48 = 1,845.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.38x = 4,377.48 × 1,845.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.38x = 8,079,865.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,079,865.03/3,172.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.94

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