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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.92, 4,321.89 and 1,805.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.92, 4,321.89 and 1,805.76 is: 2,492.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.92 : 4,321.89 = 1,805.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.92/4,321.89 = 1,805.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.92x = 4,321.89 × 1,805.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.92x = 7,804,296.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,804,296.09/3,130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.65

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