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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.36, 4,334.27 and 1,814.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.36, 4,334.27 and 1,814.18 is: 2,503.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.36 : 4,334.27 = 1,814.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.36/4,334.27 = 1,814.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.36x = 4,334.27 × 1,814.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.36x = 7,863,145.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,863,145.95/3,140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.90

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