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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,129.66, 4,319.46 and 1,804.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,129.66, 4,319.46 and 1,804.14 is: 2,490.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,129.66 : 4,319.46 = 1,804.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,129.66/4,319.46 = 1,804.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,129.66x = 4,319.46 × 1,804.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,129.66x = 7,792,910.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,792,910.56/3,129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.02

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