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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,129.93, 4,319.85 and 1,804.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,129.93, 4,319.85 and 1,804.41 is: 2,490.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,129.93 : 4,319.85 = 1,804.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,129.93/4,319.85 = 1,804.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,129.93x = 4,319.85 × 1,804.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,129.93x = 7,794,780.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,794,780.54/3,129.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.40

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