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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.47, 4,340.39 and 1,869.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.47, 4,340.39 and 1,869.14 is: 2,579.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.47 : 4,340.39 = 1,869.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.47/4,340.39 = 1,869.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.47x = 4,340.39 × 1,869.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.47x = 8,112,765.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,112,765.52/3,145.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,579.19

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