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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.63, 4,160.97 and 1,837.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.63, 4,160.97 and 1,837.08 is: 2,534.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.63 : 4,160.97 = 1,837.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.63/4,160.97 = 1,837.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.63x = 4,160.97 × 1,837.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.63x = 7,644,034.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,644,034.77/3,015.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.81

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