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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.73, 4,340.45 and 1,818.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.73, 4,340.45 and 1,818.54 is: 2,509.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.73 : 4,340.45 = 1,818.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.73/4,340.45 = 1,818.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.73x = 4,340.45 × 1,818.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.73x = 7,893,286.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,893,286.49/3,145.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.21

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