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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,156.63, 4,355.69 and 1,830.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,156.63, 4,355.69 and 1,830.09 is: 2,525.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,156.63 : 4,355.69 = 1,830.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,156.63/4,355.69 = 1,830.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,156.63x = 4,355.69 × 1,830.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,156.63x = 7,971,295.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,971,295.56/3,156.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.25

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