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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.74, 4,382.96 and 1,849.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.74, 4,382.96 and 1,849.86 is: 2,553.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.74 : 4,382.96 = 1,849.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.74/4,382.96 = 1,849.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.74x = 4,382.96 × 1,849.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.74x = 8,107,853.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,107,853.14/3,175.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.06

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