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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.30, 4,334.07 and 1,813.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.30, 4,334.07 and 1,813.73 is: 2,503.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.30 : 4,334.07 = 1,813.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.30/4,334.07 = 1,813.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.30x = 4,334.07 × 1,813.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.30x = 7,860,832.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,860,832.78/3,140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.21

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