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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.10, 4,382.58 and 1,848.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.10, 4,382.58 and 1,848.56 is: 2,551.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.10 : 4,382.58 = 1,848.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.10/4,382.58 = 1,848.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.10x = 4,382.58 × 1,848.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.10x = 8,101,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,101,462.08/3,175.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.56

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