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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.38, 4,320.94 and 1,805.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.38, 4,320.94 and 1,805.07 is: 2,490.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.38 : 4,320.94 = 1,805.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.38/4,320.94 = 1,805.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.38x = 4,320.94 × 1,805.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.38x = 7,799,599.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,799,599.17/3,131.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.79

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