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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.72, 4,340.82 and 1,819.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.72, 4,340.82 and 1,819.51 is: 2,510.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.72 : 4,340.82 = 1,819.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.72/4,340.82 = 1,819.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.72x = 4,340.82 × 1,819.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.72x = 7,898,185.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,898,185.79/3,145.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.77

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