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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.67, 4,368.49 and 1,838.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.67, 4,368.49 and 1,838.89 is: 2,537.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.67 : 4,368.49 = 1,838.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.67/4,368.49 = 1,838.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.67x = 4,368.49 × 1,838.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.67x = 8,033,172.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,033,172.58/3,165.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.59

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