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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.49, 4,431.84 and 1,814.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.49, 4,431.84 and 1,814.24 is: 2,503.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.49 : 4,431.84 = 1,814.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.49/4,431.84 = 1,814.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.49x = 4,431.84 × 1,814.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.49x = 8,040,399.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,040,399.24/3,211.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.64

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