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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.67, 4,335.56 and 1,815.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.67, 4,335.56 and 1,815.49 is: 2,505.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.67 : 4,335.56 = 1,815.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.67/4,335.56 = 1,815.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.67x = 4,335.56 × 1,815.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.67x = 7,871,165.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,871,165.82/3,141.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.41

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