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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.81, 4,280.45 and 1,843.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.81, 4,280.45 and 1,843.47 is: 2,543.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.81 : 4,280.45 = 1,843.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.81/4,280.45 = 1,843.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.81x = 4,280.45 × 1,843.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.81x = 7,890,871.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,890,871.94/3,101.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.96

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