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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.56, 4,358.22 and 1,814.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.56, 4,358.22 and 1,814.64 is: 2,503.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.56 : 4,358.22 = 1,814.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.56/4,358.22 = 1,814.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.56x = 4,358.22 × 1,814.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.56x = 7,908,609.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,908,609.61/3,158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.86

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