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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.23, 4,382.36 and 1,849.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.23, 4,382.36 and 1,849.71 is: 2,552.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.23 : 4,382.36 = 1,849.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.23/4,382.36 = 1,849.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.23x = 4,382.36 × 1,849.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.23x = 8,106,095.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,106,095.12/3,175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.92

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