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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.58, 4,364.03 and 1,836.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.58, 4,364.03 and 1,836.03 is: 2,533.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.58 : 4,364.03 = 1,836.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.58/4,364.03 = 1,836.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.58x = 4,364.03 × 1,836.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.58x = 8,012,483.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,012,483.68/3,162.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.53

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