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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.59, 4,364.04 and 1,836.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.59, 4,364.04 and 1,836.05 is: 2,533.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.59 : 4,364.04 = 1,836.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.59/4,364.04 = 1,836.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.59x = 4,364.04 × 1,836.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.59x = 8,012,605.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,012,605.25/3,162.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.55

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