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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.11, 4,323.68 and 1,806.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.11, 4,323.68 and 1,806.81 is: 2,493.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.11 : 4,323.68 = 1,806.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.11/4,323.68 = 1,806.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.11x = 4,323.68 × 1,806.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.11x = 7,812,068.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,812,068.26/3,133.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.39

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