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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,134.55, 4,325.40 and 1,808.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,134.55, 4,325.40 and 1,808.35 is: 2,495.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,134.55 : 4,325.40 = 1,808.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,134.55/4,325.40 = 1,808.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,134.55x = 4,325.40 × 1,808.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,134.55x = 7,821,837.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,821,837.09/3,134.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.36

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