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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.62, 4,394.52 and 1,839.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.62, 4,394.52 and 1,839.27 is: 2,538.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.62 : 4,394.52 = 1,839.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.62/4,394.52 = 1,839.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.62x = 4,394.52 × 1,839.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.62x = 8,082,725.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,082,725.28/3,184.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,538.05

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