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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.27, 4,333.71 and 1,814.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.27, 4,333.71 and 1,814.73 is: 2,503.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.27 : 4,333.71 = 1,814.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.27/4,333.71 = 1,814.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.27x = 4,333.71 × 1,814.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.27x = 7,864,513.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,864,513.55/3,141.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.61

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