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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.80, 4,315.32 and 2,383.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.80, 4,315.32 and 2,383.92 is: 3,285.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.80 : 4,315.32 = 2,383.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.80/4,315.32 = 2,383.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.80x = 4,315.32 × 2,383.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.80x = 10,287,377.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,287,377.65/3,130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.86

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