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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.41, 4,361.61 and 1,833.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.41, 4,361.61 and 1,833.63 is: 2,530.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.41 : 4,361.61 = 1,833.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.41/4,361.61 = 1,833.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.41x = 4,361.61 × 1,833.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.41x = 7,997,578.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,997,578.94/3,160.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.55

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