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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.53, 4,341.09 and 1,819.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.53, 4,341.09 and 1,819.26 is: 2,510.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.53 : 4,341.09 = 1,819.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.53/4,341.09 = 1,819.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.53x = 4,341.09 × 1,819.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.53x = 7,897,578.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,897,578.22/3,145.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.73

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