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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.67, 4,365.84 and 1,838.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.67, 4,365.84 and 1,838.15 is: 2,536.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.67 : 4,365.84 = 1,838.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.67/4,365.84 = 1,838.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.67x = 4,365.84 × 1,838.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.67x = 8,025,046.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,025,046.97/3,163.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536.63

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