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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.58, 4,361.64 and 1,834.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.58, 4,361.64 and 1,834.34 is: 2,531.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.58 : 4,361.64 = 1,834.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.58/4,361.64 = 1,834.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.58x = 4,361.64 × 1,834.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.58x = 8,000,730.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,000,730.72/3,160.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.41

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