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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.78, 4,340.44 and 1,819.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.78, 4,340.44 and 1,819.24 is: 2,510.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.78 : 4,340.44 = 1,819.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.78/4,340.44 = 1,819.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.78x = 4,340.44 × 1,819.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.78x = 7,896,302.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,896,302.07/3,145.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.13

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