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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.42, 4,361.24 and 1,834.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.42, 4,361.24 and 1,834.04 is: 2,530.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.42 : 4,361.24 = 1,834.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.42/4,361.24 = 1,834.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.42x = 4,361.24 × 1,834.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.42x = 7,998,704.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,998,704.10/3,160.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.90

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