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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.83, 4,395.58 and 1,858.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.83, 4,395.58 and 1,858.53 is: 2,565.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.83 : 4,395.58 = 1,858.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.83/4,395.58 = 1,858.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.83x = 4,395.58 × 1,858.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.83x = 8,169,303.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,169,303.14/3,184.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.07

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