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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.33, 4,361.17 and 1,833.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.33, 4,361.17 and 1,833.95 is: 2,530.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.33 : 4,361.17 = 1,833.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.33/4,361.17 = 1,833.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.33x = 4,361.17 × 1,833.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.33x = 7,998,167.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,998,167.72/3,160.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.80

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