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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.70, 4,341.69 and 1,819.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.70, 4,341.69 and 1,819.83 is: 2,511.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.70 : 4,341.69 = 1,819.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.70/4,341.69 = 1,819.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.70x = 4,341.69 × 1,819.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.70x = 7,901,137.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,901,137.71/3,145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.73

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