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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,138.68, 4,331.61 and 1,812.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,138.68, 4,331.61 and 1,812.39 is: 2,501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,138.68 : 4,331.61 = 1,812.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,138.68/4,331.61 = 1,812.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,138.68x = 4,331.61 × 1,812.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,138.68x = 7,850,566.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,850,566.65/3,138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.24

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