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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.99, 4,369.95 and 1,839.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.99, 4,369.95 and 1,839.44 is: 2,538.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.99 : 4,369.95 = 1,839.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.99/4,369.95 = 1,839.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.99x = 4,369.95 × 1,839.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.99x = 8,038,271.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,038,271.75/3,165.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.95

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