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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.57, 4,333.91 and 1,882.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.57, 4,333.91 and 1,882.34 is: 2,597.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.57 : 4,333.91 = 1,882.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.57/4,333.91 = 1,882.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.57x = 4,333.91 × 1,882.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.57x = 8,157,877.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,157,877.32/3,140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.58

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