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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.01, 4,363.89 and 1,835.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.01, 4,363.89 and 1,835.64 is: 2,533.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.01 : 4,363.89 = 1,835.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.01/4,363.89 = 1,835.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.01x = 4,363.89 × 1,835.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.01x = 8,010,519.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,010,519.42/3,162.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.36

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