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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.67, 4,359.24 and 1,899.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.67, 4,359.24 and 1,899.93 is: 2,622.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.67 : 4,359.24 = 1,899.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.67/4,359.24 = 1,899.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.67x = 4,359.24 × 1,899.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.67x = 8,282,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,282,250.85/3,158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.07

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