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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.06, 4,333.97 and 1,814.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.06, 4,333.97 and 1,814.48 is: 2,503.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.06 : 4,333.97 = 1,814.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.06/4,333.97 = 1,814.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.06x = 4,333.97 × 1,814.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.06x = 7,863,871.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,863,871.14/3,141.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.57

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