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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.12, 4,380.58 and 1,848.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.12, 4,380.58 and 1,848.54 is: 2,550.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.12 : 4,380.58 = 1,848.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.12/4,380.58 = 1,848.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.12x = 4,380.58 × 1,848.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.12x = 8,097,679.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,097,679.66/3,175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.36

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