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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,135.59, 4,327.23 and 1,809.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,135.59, 4,327.23 and 1,809.29 is: 2,496.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,135.59 : 4,327.23 = 1,809.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,135.59/4,327.23 = 1,809.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,135.59x = 4,327.23 × 1,809.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,135.59x = 7,829,192.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,829,192.33/3,135.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.88

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