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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.99, 4,359.38 and 1,833.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.99, 4,359.38 and 1,833.45 is: 2,530.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.99 : 4,359.38 = 1,833.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.99/4,359.38 = 1,833.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.99x = 4,359.38 × 1,833.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.99x = 7,992,696.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,992,696.09/3,158.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.15

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