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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.84, 4,319.51 and 1,804.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.84, 4,319.51 and 1,804.51 is: 2,489.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.84 : 4,319.51 = 1,804.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.84/4,319.51 = 1,804.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.84x = 4,319.51 × 1,804.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.84x = 7,794,606.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,794,606.85/3,130.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.62

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