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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.82, 4,361.60 and 1,834.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.82, 4,361.60 and 1,834.26 is: 2,531.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.82 : 4,361.60 = 1,834.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.82/4,361.60 = 1,834.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.82x = 4,361.60 × 1,834.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.82x = 8,000,299.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,000,299.24/3,160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.09

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