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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.44, 4,365.40 and 1,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.44, 4,365.40 and 1,837.20 is: 2,535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.44 : 4,365.40 = 1,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.44/4,365.40 = 1,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.44x = 4,365.40 × 1,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.44x = 8,020,112.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,020,112.88/3,163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.25

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