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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.62, 4,365.44 and 1,837.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.62, 4,365.44 and 1,837.12 is: 2,535.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.62 : 4,365.44 = 1,837.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.62/4,365.44 = 1,837.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.62x = 4,365.44 × 1,837.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.62x = 8,019,837.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,019,837.13/3,163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.02

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