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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.66, 4,299.06 and 1,839.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.66, 4,299.06 and 1,839.66 is: 2,539.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.66 : 4,299.06 = 1,839.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.66/4,299.06 = 1,839.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.66x = 4,299.06 × 1,839.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.66x = 7,908,808.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,908,808.72/3,114.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.22

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