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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.28, 4,314.84 and 2,381.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.28, 4,314.84 and 2,381.84 is: 3,283.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.28 : 4,314.84 = 2,381.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.28/4,314.84 = 2,381.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.28x = 4,314.84 × 2,381.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.28x = 10,277,258.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,277,258.51/3,130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.18

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