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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,136.30, 4,326.94 and 1,877.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,136.30, 4,326.94 and 1,877.38 is: 2,590.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,136.30 : 4,326.94 = 1,877.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,136.30/4,326.94 = 1,877.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,136.30x = 4,326.94 × 1,877.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,136.30x = 8,123,310.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123,310.62/3,136.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.09

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