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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.67, 4,357.56 and 1,832.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.67, 4,357.56 and 1,832.15 is: 2,528.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.67 : 4,357.56 = 1,832.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.67/4,357.56 = 1,832.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.67x = 4,357.56 × 1,832.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.67x = 7,983,681.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,983,681.77/3,157.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.35

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