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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.16, 4,329.06 and 1,810.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.16, 4,329.06 and 1,810.62 is: 2,498.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.16 : 4,329.06 = 1,810.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.16/4,329.06 = 1,810.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.16x = 4,329.06 × 1,810.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.16x = 7,838,282.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,838,282.62/3,137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.53

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