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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,156.68, 4,355.91 and 1,830.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,156.68, 4,355.91 and 1,830.83 is: 2,526.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,156.68 : 4,355.91 = 1,830.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,156.68/4,355.91 = 1,830.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,156.68x = 4,355.91 × 1,830.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,156.68x = 7,974,908.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,974,908.93/3,156.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,526.36

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