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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.65, 4,658.70 and 1,870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.65, 4,658.70 and 1,870.40 is: 2,805.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.65 : 4,658.70 = 1,870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.65/4,658.70 = 1,870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.65x = 4,658.70 × 1,870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.65x = 8,713,632.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,713,632.48/3,105.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.74

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