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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.03, 4,381.18 and 1,848.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.03, 4,381.18 and 1,848.61 is: 2,550.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.03 : 4,381.18 = 1,848.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.03/4,381.18 = 1,848.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.03x = 4,381.18 × 1,848.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.03x = 8,099,093.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,099,093.16/3,175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.87

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