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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.02, 4,691.98 and 1,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.02, 4,691.98 and 1,373.44 is: 2,058.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.02 : 4,691.98 = 1,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.02/4,691.98 = 1,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.02x = 4,691.98 × 1,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.02x = 6,444,153.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,444,153.01/3,130.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.82

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