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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.70, 4,368.67 and 1,839.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.70, 4,368.67 and 1,839.49 is: 2,538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.70 : 4,368.67 = 1,839.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.70/4,368.67 = 1,839.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.70x = 4,368.67 × 1,839.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.70x = 8,036,114.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,036,114.72/3,165.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.50

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