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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.23, 4,382.07 and 1,849.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.23, 4,382.07 and 1,849.01 is: 2,551.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.23 : 4,382.07 = 1,849.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.23/4,382.07 = 1,849.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.23x = 4,382.07 × 1,849.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.23x = 8,102,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,102,469.34/3,175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.77

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