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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.69, 4,382.87 and 1,849.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.69, 4,382.87 and 1,849.42 is: 2,552.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.69 : 4,382.87 = 1,849.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.69/4,382.87 = 1,849.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.69x = 4,382.87 × 1,849.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.69x = 8,105,767.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,105,767.44/3,175.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.44

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