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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.40, 4,347.75 and 1,891.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.40, 4,347.75 and 1,891.97 is: 2,610.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.40 : 4,347.75 = 1,891.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.40/4,347.75 = 1,891.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.40x = 4,347.75 × 1,891.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.40x = 8,225,814.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,225,814.23/3,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.21

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