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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,174.42, 4,380.98 and 1,848.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,174.42, 4,380.98 and 1,848.25 is: 2,550.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,174.42 : 4,380.98 = 1,848.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,174.42/4,380.98 = 1,848.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,174.42x = 4,380.98 × 1,848.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,174.42x = 8,097,146.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,097,146.29/3,174.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.75

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