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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.50, 4,160.62 and 1,836.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.50, 4,160.62 and 1,836.57 is: 2,535.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.50 : 4,160.62 = 1,836.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.50/4,160.62 = 1,836.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.50x = 4,160.62 × 1,836.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.50x = 7,641,277.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,641,277.44/3,013.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.68

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