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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.62, 4,340.84 and 1,819.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.62, 4,340.84 and 1,819.56 is: 2,510.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.62 : 4,340.84 = 1,819.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.62/4,340.84 = 1,819.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.62x = 4,340.84 × 1,819.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.62x = 7,898,418.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,898,418.83/3,145.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.93

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