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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,143.80, 4,712.55 and 1,581.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,143.80, 4,712.55 and 1,581.40 is: 2,370.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,143.80 : 4,712.55 = 1,581.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,143.80/4,712.55 = 1,581.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,143.80x = 4,712.55 × 1,581.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,143.80x = 7,452,426.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,452,426.57/3,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.52

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