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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.57, 4,333.69 and 1,814.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.57, 4,333.69 and 1,814.09 is: 2,503.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.57 : 4,333.69 = 1,814.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.57/4,333.69 = 1,814.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.57x = 4,333.69 × 1,814.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.57x = 7,861,694.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,861,694.62/3,140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.27

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