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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.51, 4,160.16 and 1,836.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.51, 4,160.16 and 1,836.15 is: 2,533.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.51 : 4,160.16 = 1,836.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.51/4,160.16 = 1,836.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.51x = 4,160.16 × 1,836.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.51x = 7,638,677.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,638,677.78/3,015.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.13

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