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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.08, 4,368.47 and 1,839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.08, 4,368.47 and 1,839 is: 2,537.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.08 : 4,368.47 = 1,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.08/4,368.47 = 1,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.08x = 4,368.47 × 1,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.08x = 8,033,607.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,033,607.14/3,166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.40

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