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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.77, 4,363.38 and 1,834.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.77, 4,363.38 and 1,834.26 is: 2,532.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.77 : 4,363.38 = 1,834.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.77/4,363.38 = 1,834.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.77x = 4,363.38 × 1,834.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.77x = 8,003,573.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,003,573.40/3,160.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.16

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