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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.79, 4,365.59 and 1,904.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.79, 4,365.59 and 1,904.97 is: 2,627.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.79 : 4,365.59 = 1,904.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.79/4,365.59 = 1,904.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.79x = 4,365.59 × 1,904.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.79x = 8,316,308.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,316,308.46/3,164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.76

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