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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.06, 4,381.50 and 1,849.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.06, 4,381.50 and 1,849.22 is: 2,551.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.06 : 4,381.50 = 1,849.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.06/4,381.50 = 1,849.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.06x = 4,381.50 × 1,849.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.06x = 8,102,357.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,102,357.43/3,175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.88

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