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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,173.87, 4,379.96 and 1,848.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,173.87, 4,379.96 and 1,848.34 is: 2,550.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,173.87 : 4,379.96 = 1,848.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,173.87/4,379.96 = 1,848.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,173.87x = 4,379.96 × 1,848.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,173.87x = 8,095,655.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,095,655.27/3,173.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.72

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