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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,135.54, 4,327.52 and 1,808.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,135.54, 4,327.52 and 1,808.97 is: 2,496.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,135.54 : 4,327.52 = 1,808.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,135.54/4,327.52 = 1,808.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,135.54x = 4,327.52 × 1,808.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,135.54x = 7,828,353.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,828,353.85/3,135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.65

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