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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.89, 4,323.44 and 1,874.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.89, 4,323.44 and 1,874.54 is: 2,586.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.89 : 4,323.44 = 1,874.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.89/4,323.44 = 1,874.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.89x = 4,323.44 × 1,874.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.89x = 8,104,476.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,104,476.71/3,133.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.08

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