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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.68, 4,394.86 and 1,858.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.68, 4,394.86 and 1,858.13 is: 2,564.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.68 : 4,394.86 = 1,858.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.68/4,394.86 = 1,858.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.68x = 4,394.86 × 1,858.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.68x = 8,166,221.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,166,221.21/3,184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.22

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