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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.09, 4,334.10 and 1,814.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.09, 4,334.10 and 1,814.56 is: 2,504.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.09 : 4,334.10 = 1,814.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.09/4,334.10 = 1,814.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.09x = 4,334.10 × 1,814.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.09x = 7,864,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,864,453.75/3,140.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.54

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