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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.33, 4,358.89 and 1,900.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.33, 4,358.89 and 1,900.04 is: 2,622.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.33 : 4,358.89 = 1,900.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.33/4,358.89 = 1,900.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.33x = 4,358.89 × 1,900.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.33x = 8,282,055.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,282,055.86/3,158.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.29

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