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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.76, 4,162.96 and 1,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.76, 4,162.96 and 1,837.60 is: 2,535.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.76 : 4,162.96 = 1,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.76/4,162.96 = 1,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.76x = 4,162.96 × 1,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.76x = 7,649,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,649,855.30/3,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.79

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