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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.24, 4,387.34 and 1,853.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.24, 4,387.34 and 1,853.84 is: 2,558.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.24 : 4,387.34 = 1,853.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.24/4,387.34 = 1,853.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.24x = 4,387.34 × 1,853.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.24x = 8,133,426.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,133,426.39/3,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.29

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