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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.48, 4,363.99 and 1,835.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.48, 4,363.99 and 1,835.93 is: 2,533.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.48 : 4,363.99 = 1,835.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.48/4,363.99 = 1,835.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.48x = 4,363.99 × 1,835.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.48x = 8,011,970.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,011,970.98/3,162.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.45

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