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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,134.55, 4,326.62 and 1,809.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,134.55, 4,326.62 and 1,809.12 is: 2,497.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,134.55 : 4,326.62 = 1,809.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,134.55/4,326.62 = 1,809.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,134.55x = 4,326.62 × 1,809.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,134.55x = 7,827,374.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,827,374.77/3,134.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,497.13

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