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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,129.30, 4,317.89 and 1,870.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,129.30, 4,317.89 and 1,870.86 is: 2,581.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,129.30 : 4,317.89 = 1,870.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,129.30/4,317.89 = 1,870.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,129.30x = 4,317.89 × 1,870.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,129.30x = 8,078,167.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,078,167.69/3,129.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.46

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