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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.67, 4,329.90 and 1,811.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.67, 4,329.90 and 1,811.43 is: 2,499.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.67 : 4,329.90 = 1,811.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.67/4,329.90 = 1,811.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.67x = 4,329.90 × 1,811.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.67x = 7,843,310.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,843,310.76/3,137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,499.72

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