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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.69, 4,368.27 and 1,839.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.69, 4,368.27 and 1,839.18 is: 2,537.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.69 : 4,368.27 = 1,839.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.69/4,368.27 = 1,839.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.69x = 4,368.27 × 1,839.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.69x = 8,034,034.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,034,034.82/3,165.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.85

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