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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,144.93, 4,340.78 and 1,819.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,144.93, 4,340.78 and 1,819.46 is: 2,511.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,144.93 : 4,340.78 = 1,819.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,144.93/4,340.78 = 1,819.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,144.93x = 4,340.78 × 1,819.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,144.93x = 7,897,844.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,897,844.78/3,144.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.29

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