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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,174.54, 4,380.45 and 1,848.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,174.54, 4,380.45 and 1,848.48 is: 2,550.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,174.54 : 4,380.45 = 1,848.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,174.54/4,380.45 = 1,848.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,174.54x = 4,380.45 × 1,848.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,174.54x = 8,097,174.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,097,174.22/3,174.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.66

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