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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.07, 4,318.58 and 1,950.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.07, 4,318.58 and 1,950.71 is: 2,691.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.07 : 4,318.58 = 1,950.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.07/4,318.58 = 1,950.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.07x = 4,318.58 × 1,950.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.07x = 8,424,280.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,424,280.48/3,130.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.41

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