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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.08, 4,319.22 and 1,803.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.08, 4,319.22 and 1,803.60 is: 2,488.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.08 : 4,319.22 = 1,803.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.08/4,319.22 = 1,803.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.08x = 4,319.22 × 1,803.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.08x = 7,790,151.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,790,151.96/3,130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.81

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