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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.26, 4,394.52 and 1,858.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.26, 4,394.52 and 1,858.38 is: 2,564.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.26 : 4,394.52 = 1,858.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.26/4,394.52 = 1,858.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.26x = 4,394.52 × 1,858.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.26x = 8,166,688.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,166,688.08/3,184.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.71

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