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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.76, 4,320.58 and 1,804.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.76, 4,320.58 and 1,804.45 is: 2,490.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.76 : 4,320.58 = 1,804.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.76/4,320.58 = 1,804.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.76x = 4,320.58 × 1,804.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.76x = 7,796,270.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,796,270.58/3,130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.22

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