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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.13, 4,723.62 and 1,834.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.13, 4,723.62 and 1,834.32 is: 2,750.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.13 : 4,723.62 = 1,834.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.13/4,723.62 = 1,834.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.13x = 4,723.62 × 1,834.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.13x = 8,664,630.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,664,630.64/3,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,750.56

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