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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.12, 4,361.84 and 1,834.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.12, 4,361.84 and 1,834.25 is: 2,531.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.12 : 4,361.84 = 1,834.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.12/4,361.84 = 1,834.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.12x = 4,361.84 × 1,834.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.12x = 8,000,695.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,000,695.85/3,160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.77

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