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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,135.78, 4,327.02 and 1,809

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,135.78, 4,327.02 and 1,809 is: 2,496.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,135.78 : 4,327.02 = 1,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,135.78/4,327.02 = 1,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,135.78x = 4,327.02 × 1,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,135.78x = 7,827,579.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,827,579.18/3,135.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.21

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