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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.62, 4,341.34 and 1,819.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.62, 4,341.34 and 1,819.34 is: 2,510.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.62 : 4,341.34 = 1,819.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.62/4,341.34 = 1,819.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.62x = 4,341.34 × 1,819.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.62x = 7,898,373.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,898,373.52/3,145.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.91

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