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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.65, 4,319.57 and 1,872.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.65, 4,319.57 and 1,872.11 is: 2,583.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.65 : 4,319.57 = 1,872.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.65/4,319.57 = 1,872.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.65x = 4,319.57 × 1,872.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.65x = 8,086,725.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,086,725.67/3,130.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.08

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