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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.03, 4,341.36 and 1,819.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.03, 4,341.36 and 1,819.86 is: 2,511.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.03 : 4,341.36 = 1,819.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.03/4,341.36 = 1,819.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.03x = 4,341.36 × 1,819.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.03x = 7,900,667.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,900,667.41/3,146.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.31

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