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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.50, 4,333.16 and 1,881.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.50, 4,333.16 and 1,881.32 is: 2,595.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.50 : 4,333.16 = 1,881.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.50/4,333.16 = 1,881.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.50x = 4,333.16 × 1,881.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.50x = 8,152,060.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,152,060.57/3,140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.78

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