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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,166.47, 4,369.41 and 1,840.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,166.47, 4,369.41 and 1,840.26 is: 2,539.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,166.47 : 4,369.41 = 1,840.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,166.47/4,369.41 = 1,840.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,166.47x = 4,369.41 × 1,840.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,166.47x = 8,040,850.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,040,850.45/3,166.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.37

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