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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.13, 4,363.25 and 1,834.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.13, 4,363.25 and 1,834.57 is: 2,532.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.13 : 4,363.25 = 1,834.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.13/4,363.25 = 1,834.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.13x = 4,363.25 × 1,834.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.13x = 8,004,714.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,004,714.16/3,161.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.23

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