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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,135.22, 4,325.55 and 1,808.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,135.22, 4,325.55 and 1,808.89 is: 2,495.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,135.22 : 4,325.55 = 1,808.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,135.22/4,325.55 = 1,808.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,135.22x = 4,325.55 × 1,808.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,135.22x = 7,824,444.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,824,444.14/3,135.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.66

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