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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.39, 4,320.92 and 1,804.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.39, 4,320.92 and 1,804.88 is: 2,490.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.39 : 4,320.92 = 1,804.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.39/4,320.92 = 1,804.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.39x = 4,320.92 × 1,804.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.39x = 7,798,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,798,711.46/3,131.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.50

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