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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.14, 4,380.70 and 1,848.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.14, 4,380.70 and 1,848.59 is: 2,550.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.14 : 4,380.70 = 1,848.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.14/4,380.70 = 1,848.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.14x = 4,380.70 × 1,848.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.14x = 8,098,118.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,098,118.21/3,175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.48

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