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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.44, 4,378.66 and 1,846.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.44, 4,378.66 and 1,846.32 is: 2,548.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.44 : 4,378.66 = 1,846.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.44/4,378.66 = 1,846.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.44x = 4,378.66 × 1,846.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.44x = 8,084,407.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,084,407.53/3,172.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.32

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