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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.54, 4,364.37 and 1,835.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.54, 4,364.37 and 1,835.76 is: 2,533.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.54 : 4,364.37 = 1,835.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.54/4,364.37 = 1,835.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.54x = 4,364.37 × 1,835.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.54x = 8,011,926.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,011,926.69/3,162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.38

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