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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.55, 4,319.45 and 1,871.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.55, 4,319.45 and 1,871.39 is: 2,582.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.55 : 4,319.45 = 1,871.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.55/4,319.45 = 1,871.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.55x = 4,319.45 × 1,871.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.55x = 8,083,376.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,083,376.98/3,130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.09

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