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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.70, 4,388.10 and 1,853.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.70, 4,388.10 and 1,853.18 is: 2,557.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.70 : 4,388.10 = 1,853.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.70/4,388.10 = 1,853.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.70x = 4,388.10 × 1,853.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.70x = 8,131,939.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,131,939.16/3,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.45

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