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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.39, 4,365.69 and 1,837.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.39, 4,365.69 and 1,837.24 is: 2,535.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.39 : 4,365.69 = 1,837.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.39/4,365.69 = 1,837.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.39x = 4,365.69 × 1,837.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.39x = 8,020,820.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,020,820.30/3,163.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.51

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