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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,159.99, 4,360.75 and 1,834.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,159.99, 4,360.75 and 1,834.45 is: 2,531.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,159.99 : 4,360.75 = 1,834.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,159.99/4,360.75 = 1,834.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,159.99x = 4,360.75 × 1,834.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,159.99x = 7,999,577.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,999,577.84/3,159.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.52

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