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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.40, 4,362.20 and 1,835.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.40, 4,362.20 and 1,835.06 is: 2,532.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.40 : 4,362.20 = 1,835.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.40/4,362.20 = 1,835.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.40x = 4,362.20 × 1,835.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.40x = 8,004,898.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,004,898.73/3,161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.07

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