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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,174.55, 4,381.15 and 1,848.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,174.55, 4,381.15 and 1,848.67 is: 2,551.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,174.55 : 4,381.15 = 1,848.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,174.55/4,381.15 = 1,848.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,174.55x = 4,381.15 × 1,848.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,174.55x = 8,099,300.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,099,300.57/3,174.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.32

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