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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.36, 4,358.56 and 1,814.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.36, 4,358.56 and 1,814.02 is: 2,503.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.36 : 4,358.56 = 1,814.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.36/4,358.56 = 1,814.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.36x = 4,358.56 × 1,814.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.36x = 7,906,515.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,906,515.01/3,158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.36

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