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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.44, 4,401.35 and 1,844.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.44, 4,401.35 and 1,844.95 is: 2,545.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.44 : 4,401.35 = 1,844.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.44/4,401.35 = 1,844.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.44x = 4,401.35 × 1,844.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.44x = 8,120,270.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,120,270.68/3,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.99

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