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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.41, 4,338.70 and 2,025.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.41, 4,338.70 and 2,025.18 is: 2,793.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.41 : 4,338.70 = 2,025.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.41/4,338.70 = 2,025.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.41x = 4,338.70 × 2,025.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.41x = 8,786,643.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,786,643.40/3,145.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,793.48

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