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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.20, 4,381.83 and 1,849.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.20, 4,381.83 and 1,849.32 is: 2,552.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.20 : 4,381.83 = 1,849.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.20/4,381.83 = 1,849.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.20x = 4,381.83 × 1,849.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.20x = 8,103,405.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,103,405.86/3,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.09

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