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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.40, 4,365.72 and 1,837.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.40, 4,365.72 and 1,837.80 is: 2,535.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.40 : 4,365.72 = 1,837.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.40/4,365.72 = 1,837.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.40x = 4,365.72 × 1,837.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.40x = 8,023,320.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,023,320.22/3,164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.49

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