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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.98, 4,341.54 and 1,887.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.98, 4,341.54 and 1,887.09 is: 2,604.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.98 : 4,341.54 = 1,887.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.98/4,341.54 = 1,887.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.98x = 4,341.54 × 1,887.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.98x = 8,192,867.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,192,867.51/3,145.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,604.24

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