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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.36, 4,330.68 and 1,881.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.36, 4,330.68 and 1,881.22 is: 2,594.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.36 : 4,330.68 = 1,881.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.36/4,330.68 = 1,881.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.36x = 4,330.68 × 1,881.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.36x = 8,146,961.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,146,961.83/3,140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.28

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