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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.43, 4,357.54 and 1,813.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.43, 4,357.54 and 1,813.22 is: 2,502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.43 : 4,357.54 = 1,813.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.43/4,357.54 = 1,813.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.43x = 4,357.54 × 1,813.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.43x = 7,901,202.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,901,202.51/3,157.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.42

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