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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.68, 4,368.42 and 1,905.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.68, 4,368.42 and 1,905.79 is: 2,630.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.68 : 4,368.42 = 1,905.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.68/4,368.42 = 1,905.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.68x = 4,368.42 × 1,905.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.68x = 8,325,280.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,325,280.23/3,164.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,630.69

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