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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.75, 4,389.31 and 1,836.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.75, 4,389.31 and 1,836.34 is: 2,534.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.75 : 4,389.31 = 1,836.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.75/4,389.31 = 1,836.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.75x = 4,389.31 × 1,836.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.75x = 8,060,256.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,060,256.85/3,180.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.08

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