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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.59, 4,470.74 and 1,842.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.59, 4,470.74 and 1,842.43 is: 2,542.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.59 : 4,470.74 = 1,842.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.59/4,470.74 = 1,842.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.59x = 4,470.74 × 1,842.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.59x = 8,237,025.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,237,025.50/3,239.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.61

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