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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.28, 4,359.84 and 1,833.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.28, 4,359.84 and 1,833.50 is: 2,529.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.28 : 4,359.84 = 1,833.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.28/4,359.84 = 1,833.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.28x = 4,359.84 × 1,833.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.28x = 7,993,766.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,993,766.64/3,160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.45

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