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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.36, 4,321.27 and 1,805.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.36, 4,321.27 and 1,805.06 is: 2,490.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.36 : 4,321.27 = 1,805.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.36/4,321.27 = 1,805.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.36x = 4,321.27 × 1,805.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.36x = 7,800,130.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,800,130.02/3,131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.97

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