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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,136.65, 4,328.99 and 1,810.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,136.65, 4,328.99 and 1,810.34 is: 2,498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,136.65 : 4,328.99 = 1,810.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,136.65/4,328.99 = 1,810.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,136.65x = 4,328.99 × 1,810.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,136.65x = 7,836,913.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,836,913.06/3,136.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.50

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