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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.70, 4,331.55 and 1,811.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.70, 4,331.55 and 1,811.14 is: 2,500.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.70 : 4,331.55 = 1,811.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.70/4,331.55 = 1,811.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.70x = 4,331.55 × 1,811.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.70x = 7,845,043.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,845,043.47/3,137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,500.25

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