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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.55, 4,318.70 and 1,803.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.55, 4,318.70 and 1,803.49 is: 2,487.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.55 : 4,318.70 = 1,803.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.55/4,318.70 = 1,803.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.55x = 4,318.70 × 1,803.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.55x = 7,788,725.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,788,725.97/3,130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.97

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