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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,135.66, 4,326.03 and 1,808.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,135.66, 4,326.03 and 1,808.88 is: 2,495.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,135.66 : 4,326.03 = 1,808.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,135.66/4,326.03 = 1,808.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,135.66x = 4,326.03 × 1,808.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,135.66x = 7,825,269.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,825,269.15/3,135.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.57

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