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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.27, 4,319.65 and 1,872.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.27, 4,319.65 and 1,872.02 is: 2,583.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.27 : 4,319.65 = 1,872.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.27/4,319.65 = 1,872.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.27x = 4,319.65 × 1,872.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.27x = 8,086,471.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,086,471.19/3,130.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.31

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