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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.46, 4,329.90 and 1,811.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.46, 4,329.90 and 1,811.22 is: 2,499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.46 : 4,329.90 = 1,811.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.46/4,329.90 = 1,811.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.46x = 4,329.90 × 1,811.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.46x = 7,842,401.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,842,401.48/3,137.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,499.60

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