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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.01, 4,367.72 and 1,838.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.01, 4,367.72 and 1,838.97 is: 2,537.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.01 : 4,367.72 = 1,838.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.01/4,367.72 = 1,838.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.01x = 4,367.72 × 1,838.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.01x = 8,032,110.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,032,110.65/3,165.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.79

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