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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.84, 4,470.98 and 1,842.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.84, 4,470.98 and 1,842.59 is: 2,542.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.84 : 4,470.98 = 1,842.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.84/4,470.98 = 1,842.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.84x = 4,470.98 × 1,842.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.84x = 8,238,151.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,238,151.47/3,239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.77

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