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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.61, 4,382.51 and 1,849.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.61, 4,382.51 and 1,849.23 is: 2,552.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.61 : 4,382.51 = 1,849.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.61/4,382.51 = 1,849.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.61x = 4,382.51 × 1,849.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.61x = 8,104,259.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,104,259.72/3,175.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.04

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