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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.66, 4,335.93 and 1,815.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.66, 4,335.93 and 1,815.33 is: 2,505.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.66 : 4,335.93 = 1,815.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.66/4,335.93 = 1,815.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.66x = 4,335.93 × 1,815.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.66x = 7,871,143.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,871,143.81/3,141.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.41

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