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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.49, 4,362.01 and 1,835.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.49, 4,362.01 and 1,835.30 is: 2,533.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.49 : 4,362.01 = 1,835.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.49/4,362.01 = 1,835.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.49x = 4,362.01 × 1,835.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.49x = 8,005,596.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,005,596.95/3,160.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.02

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