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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.42, 5,159.93 and 1,883.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.42, 5,159.93 and 1,883.09 is: 2,820.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.42 : 5,159.93 = 1,883.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.42/5,159.93 = 1,883.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.42x = 5,159.93 × 1,883.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.42x = 9,716,612.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,716,612.58/3,445.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.15

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