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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.72, 4,355.91 and 1,830.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.72, 4,355.91 and 1,830.74 is: 2,527.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.72 : 4,355.91 = 1,830.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.72/4,355.91 = 1,830.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.72x = 4,355.91 × 1,830.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.72x = 7,974,516.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,974,516.89/3,155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.01

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