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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.65, 4,383.15 and 1,849.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.65, 4,383.15 and 1,849.53 is: 2,552.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.65 : 4,383.15 = 1,849.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.65/4,383.15 = 1,849.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.65x = 4,383.15 × 1,849.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.65x = 8,106,767.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,106,767.42/3,175.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.79

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