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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.42, 4,315.38 and 2,383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.42, 4,315.38 and 2,383.08 is: 3,285.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.42 : 4,315.38 = 2,383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.42/4,315.38 = 2,383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.42x = 4,315.38 × 2,383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.42x = 10,283,895.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,283,895.77/3,130.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.15

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