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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,129.77, 4,318.96 and 1,871.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,129.77, 4,318.96 and 1,871.53 is: 2,582.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,129.77 : 4,318.96 = 1,871.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,129.77/4,318.96 = 1,871.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,129.77x = 4,318.96 × 1,871.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,129.77x = 8,083,032.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,083,032.26/3,129.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.63

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