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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.67, 4,319.56 and 1,872.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.67, 4,319.56 and 1,872.14 is: 2,583.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.67 : 4,319.56 = 1,872.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.67/4,319.56 = 1,872.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.67x = 4,319.56 × 1,872.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.67x = 8,086,801.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,086,801.80/3,130.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.09

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