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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,174.49, 4,380.51 and 1,847.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,174.49, 4,380.51 and 1,847.71 is: 2,549.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,174.49 : 4,380.51 = 1,847.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,174.49/4,380.51 = 1,847.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,174.49x = 4,380.51 × 1,847.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,174.49x = 8,093,912.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,093,912.13/3,174.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,549.67

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