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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.08, 4,689.60 and 2,089.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.08, 4,689.60 and 2,089.44 is: 3,130.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.08 : 4,689.60 = 2,089.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.08/4,689.60 = 2,089.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.08x = 4,689.60 × 2,089.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.08x = 9,798,637.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,798,637.82/3,130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.48

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