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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.26, 4,319.66 and 1,804.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.26, 4,319.66 and 1,804.02 is: 2,489.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.26 : 4,319.66 = 1,804.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.26/4,319.66 = 1,804.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.26x = 4,319.66 × 1,804.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.26x = 7,792,753.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,792,753.03/3,130.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.49

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