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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,143.95, 4,338.30 and 1,818.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,143.95, 4,338.30 and 1,818.07 is: 2,508.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,143.95 : 4,338.30 = 1,818.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,143.95/4,338.30 = 1,818.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,143.95x = 4,338.30 × 1,818.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,143.95x = 7,887,311.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,887,311.39/3,143.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.73

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