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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.67, 4,367.22 and 1,839.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.67, 4,367.22 and 1,839.15 is: 2,538.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.67 : 4,367.22 = 1,839.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.67/4,367.22 = 1,839.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.67x = 4,367.22 × 1,839.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.67x = 8,031,972.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,031,972.66/3,164.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.01

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