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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.08, 4,364.61 and 1,837.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.08, 4,364.61 and 1,837.61 is: 2,534.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.08 : 4,364.61 = 1,837.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.08/4,364.61 = 1,837.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.08x = 4,364.61 × 1,837.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.08x = 8,020,450.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,020,450.98/3,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.84

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