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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.37, 4,319.47 and 1,871.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.37, 4,319.47 and 1,871.16 is: 2,581.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.37 : 4,319.47 = 1,871.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.37/4,319.47 = 1,871.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.37x = 4,319.47 × 1,871.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.37x = 8,082,419.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,082,419.49/3,130.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.94

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