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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.52, 4,321.67 and 1,803.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.52, 4,321.67 and 1,803.96 is: 2,490.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.52 : 4,321.67 = 1,803.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.52/4,321.67 = 1,803.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.52x = 4,321.67 × 1,803.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.52x = 7,796,119.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,796,119.81/3,130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.36

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