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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.36, 4,161.63 and 1,836.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.36, 4,161.63 and 1,836.78 is: 2,535.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.36 : 4,161.63 = 1,836.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.36/4,161.63 = 1,836.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.36x = 4,161.63 × 1,836.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.36x = 7,643,998.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643,998.75/3,015.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.02

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