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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.31, 4,391.62 and 1,837.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.31, 4,391.62 and 1,837.82 is: 2,536.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.31 : 4,391.62 = 1,837.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.31/4,391.62 = 1,837.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.31x = 4,391.62 × 1,837.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.31x = 8,071,007.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,071,007.07/3,182.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536.21

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