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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.93, 4,779.47 and 1,869.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.93, 4,779.47 and 1,869.23 is: 2,805.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.93 : 4,779.47 = 1,869.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.93/4,779.47 = 1,869.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.93x = 4,779.47 × 1,869.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.93x = 8,933,945.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,933,945.33/3,183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.95

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