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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,174.97, 4,382.16 and 1,848.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,174.97, 4,382.16 and 1,848.94 is: 2,551.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,174.97 : 4,382.16 = 1,848.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,174.97/4,382.16 = 1,848.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,174.97x = 4,382.16 × 1,848.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,174.97x = 8,102,350.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,102,350.91/3,174.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.95

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