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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.98, 4,162.62 and 1,837.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.98, 4,162.62 and 1,837.23 is: 2,534.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.98 : 4,162.62 = 1,837.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.98/4,162.62 = 1,837.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.98x = 4,162.62 × 1,837.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.98x = 7,647,690.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,647,690.34/3,016.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.88

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