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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.13, 4,358.10 and 1,832.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.13, 4,358.10 and 1,832.01 is: 2,528.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.13 : 4,358.10 = 1,832.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.13/4,358.10 = 1,832.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.13x = 4,358.10 × 1,832.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.13x = 7,984,082.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,984,082.78/3,158.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.10

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