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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,156.41, 4,355.84 and 1,830.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,156.41, 4,355.84 and 1,830.88 is: 2,526.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,156.41 : 4,355.84 = 1,830.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,156.41/4,355.84 = 1,830.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,156.41x = 4,355.84 × 1,830.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,156.41x = 7,975,020.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,975,020.34/3,156.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,526.61

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