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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.19, 4,320.98 and 1,804.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.19, 4,320.98 and 1,804.82 is: 2,490.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.19 : 4,320.98 = 1,804.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.19/4,320.98 = 1,804.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.19x = 4,320.98 × 1,804.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.19x = 7,798,567.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,798,567.26/3,131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.61

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