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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.76, 4,316.67 and 1,870.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.76, 4,316.67 and 1,870.02 is: 2,580.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.76 : 4,316.67 = 1,870.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.76/4,316.67 = 1,870.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.76x = 4,316.67 × 1,870.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.76x = 8,072,259.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,072,259.23/3,128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.02

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