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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.74, 4,368.56 and 1,839.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.74, 4,368.56 and 1,839.23 is: 2,538.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.74 : 4,368.56 = 1,839.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.74/4,368.56 = 1,839.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.74x = 4,368.56 × 1,839.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.74x = 8,034,786.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,034,786.61/3,165.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.04

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