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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,160.88, 4,361.88 and 1,834.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,160.88, 4,361.88 and 1,834.48 is: 2,531.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,160.88 : 4,361.88 = 1,834.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,160.88/4,361.88 = 1,834.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,160.88x = 4,361.88 × 1,834.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,160.88x = 8,001,781.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,001,781.62/3,160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.50

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