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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.08, 4,315.58 and 2,009.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.08, 4,315.58 and 2,009.04 is: 2,769.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.08 : 4,315.58 = 2,009.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.08/4,315.58 = 2,009.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.08x = 4,315.58 × 2,009.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.08x = 8,670,172.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,670,172.84/3,130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.95

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