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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.39, 4,316.10 and 1,949.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.39, 4,316.10 and 1,949.41 is: 2,687.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.39 : 4,316.10 = 1,949.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.39/4,316.10 = 1,949.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.39x = 4,316.10 × 1,949.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.39x = 8,413,826.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,413,826.92/3,130.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.79

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