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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.01, 3,241.14 and 1,835.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.01, 3,241.14 and 1,835.08 is: 2,751.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.01 : 3,241.14 = 1,835.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.01/3,241.14 = 1,835.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.01x = 3,241.14 × 1,835.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.01x = 5,947,751.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,947,751.19/2,162.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.03

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