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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,134.97, 4,325.67 and 1,808.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,134.97, 4,325.67 and 1,808.73 is: 2,495.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,134.97 : 4,325.67 = 1,808.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,134.97/4,325.67 = 1,808.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,134.97x = 4,325.67 × 1,808.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,134.97x = 7,823,969.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,823,969.10/3,134.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.71

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