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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.64, 4,382.08 and 1,849.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.64, 4,382.08 and 1,849.08 is: 2,551.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.64 : 4,382.08 = 1,849.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.64/4,382.08 = 1,849.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.64x = 4,382.08 × 1,849.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.64x = 8,102,816.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,102,816.49/3,175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.55

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