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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.46, 4,368.03 and 1,839.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.46, 4,368.03 and 1,839.26 is: 2,538.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.46 : 4,368.03 = 1,839.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.46/4,368.03 = 1,839.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.46x = 4,368.03 × 1,839.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.46x = 8,033,942.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,033,942.86/3,165.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.00

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