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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.94, 4,164.80 and 1,839.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.94, 4,164.80 and 1,839.12 is: 2,538.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.94 : 4,164.80 = 1,839.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.94/4,164.80 = 1,839.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.94x = 4,164.80 × 1,839.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.94x = 7,659,557.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,659,557.78/3,017.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.01

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