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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.10, 4,320.90 and 1,805.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.10, 4,320.90 and 1,805.05 is: 2,490.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.10 : 4,320.90 = 1,805.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.10/4,320.90 = 1,805.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.10x = 4,320.90 × 1,805.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.10x = 7,799,440.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,799,440.55/3,131.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.96

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