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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.85, 4,388.94 and 1,853.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.85, 4,388.94 and 1,853.79 is: 2,558.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.85 : 4,388.94 = 1,853.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.85/4,388.94 = 1,853.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.85x = 4,388.94 × 1,853.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.85x = 8,136,173.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,136,173.08/3,179.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.67

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