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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.37, 4,362.18 and 1,834.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.37, 4,362.18 and 1,834.50 is: 2,532.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.37 : 4,362.18 = 1,834.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.37/4,362.18 = 1,834.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.37x = 4,362.18 × 1,834.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.37x = 8,002,419.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,002,419.21/3,160.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.11

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