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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.93, 4,383.05 and 1,849.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.93, 4,383.05 and 1,849.75 is: 2,552.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.93 : 4,383.05 = 1,849.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.93/4,383.05 = 1,849.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.93x = 4,383.05 × 1,849.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.93x = 8,107,546.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,107,546.74/3,175.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.81

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