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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.29, 4,364.82 and 1,835.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.29, 4,364.82 and 1,835.73 is: 2,533.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.29 : 4,364.82 = 1,835.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.29/4,364.82 = 1,835.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.29x = 4,364.82 × 1,835.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.29x = 8,012,631.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,012,631.02/3,162.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.81

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