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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,134.91, 4,327.25 and 1,809.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,134.91, 4,327.25 and 1,809.14 is: 2,497.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,134.91 : 4,327.25 = 1,809.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,134.91/4,327.25 = 1,809.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,134.91x = 4,327.25 × 1,809.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,134.91x = 7,828,601.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,828,601.07/3,134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,497.23

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