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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.89, 4,394.35 and 1,858.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.89, 4,394.35 and 1,858.11 is: 2,563.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.89 : 4,394.35 = 1,858.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.89/4,394.35 = 1,858.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.89x = 4,394.35 × 1,858.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.89x = 8,165,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,165,185.68/3,184.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.73

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