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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.34, 4,365.83 and 1,837.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.34, 4,365.83 and 1,837.07 is: 2,535.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.34 : 4,365.83 = 1,837.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.34/4,365.83 = 1,837.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.34x = 4,365.83 × 1,837.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.34x = 8,020,335.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,020,335.32/3,163.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.40

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