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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.63, 4,335.26 and 1,815.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.63, 4,335.26 and 1,815.12 is: 2,504.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.63 : 4,335.26 = 1,815.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.63/4,335.26 = 1,815.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.63x = 4,335.26 × 1,815.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.63x = 7,869,008.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,869,008.06/3,141.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.75

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