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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.82, 4,340.89 and 1,886.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.82, 4,340.89 and 1,886.93 is: 2,603.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.82 : 4,340.89 = 1,886.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.82/4,340.89 = 1,886.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.82x = 4,340.89 × 1,886.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.82x = 8,190,961.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,190,961.70/3,145.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.76

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