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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.89, 4,379.67 and 1,847.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.89, 4,379.67 and 1,847.72 is: 2,550.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.89 : 4,379.67 = 1,847.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.89/4,379.67 = 1,847.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.89x = 4,379.67 × 1,847.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.89x = 8,092,381.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,092,381.95/3,172.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.48

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