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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.93, 4,363.31 and 1,835.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.93, 4,363.31 and 1,835.55 is: 2,532.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.93 : 4,363.31 = 1,835.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.93/4,363.31 = 1,835.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.93x = 4,363.31 × 1,835.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.93x = 8,009,064.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,009,064.49/3,161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.97

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