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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.14, 4,711.55 and 1,826.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.14, 4,711.55 and 1,826.13 is: 2,735.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.14 : 4,711.55 = 1,826.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.14/4,711.55 = 1,826.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.14x = 4,711.55 × 1,826.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.14x = 8,603,893.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,603,893.67/3,145.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,735.62

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