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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,181.41, 4,389.21 and 1,854.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,181.41, 4,389.21 and 1,854.63 is: 2,558.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,181.41 : 4,389.21 = 1,854.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,181.41/4,389.21 = 1,854.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,181.41x = 4,389.21 × 1,854.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,181.41x = 8,140,360.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,140,360.54/3,181.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.73

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