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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.45, 4,358.66 and 1,832.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.45, 4,358.66 and 1,832.25 is: 2,528.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.45 : 4,358.66 = 1,832.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.45/4,358.66 = 1,832.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.45x = 4,358.66 × 1,832.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.45x = 7,986,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,986,154.79/3,158.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.50

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