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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146.51, 4,340.99 and 1,819.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146.51, 4,340.99 and 1,819.73 is: 2,510.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146.51 : 4,340.99 = 1,819.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146.51/4,340.99 = 1,819.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146.51x = 4,340.99 × 1,819.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146.51x = 7,899,445.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,899,445.13/3,146.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.54

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