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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.16, 4,362.50 and 1,833.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.16, 4,362.50 and 1,833.64 is: 2,531.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.16 : 4,362.50 = 1,833.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.16/4,362.50 = 1,833.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.16x = 4,362.50 × 1,833.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.16x = 7,999,232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,999,232.69/3,160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.27

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