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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.08, 4,182.39 and 1,970.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.08, 4,182.39 and 1,970.30 is: 2,718.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.08 : 4,182.39 = 1,970.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.08/4,182.39 = 1,970.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.08x = 4,182.39 × 1,970.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.08x = 8,240,542.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,240,542.11/3,031.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.68

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