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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,141.93, 4,335.93 and 1,883.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,141.93, 4,335.93 and 1,883.73 is: 2,599.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,141.93 : 4,335.93 = 1,883.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,141.93/4,335.93 = 1,883.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,141.93x = 4,335.93 × 1,883.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,141.93x = 8,167,721.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,167,721.42/3,141.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.59

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