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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.79, 4,334.30 and 1,814.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.79, 4,334.30 and 1,814.49 is: 2,504.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.79 : 4,334.30 = 1,814.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.79/4,334.30 = 1,814.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.79x = 4,334.30 × 1,814.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.79x = 7,864,544.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,864,544.01/3,140.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.00

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