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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.06, 4,320.44 and 1,804.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.06, 4,320.44 and 1,804.64 is: 2,490.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.06 : 4,320.44 = 1,804.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.06/4,320.44 = 1,804.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.06x = 4,320.44 × 1,804.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.06x = 7,796,838.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,796,838.84/3,130.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.96

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