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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.64, 4,365.02 and 1,837.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.64, 4,365.02 and 1,837.40 is: 2,535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.64 : 4,365.02 = 1,837.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.64/4,365.02 = 1,837.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.64x = 4,365.02 × 1,837.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.64x = 8,020,270.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,020,270.52/3,163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.14

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