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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.46, 4,321.76 and 1,805.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.46, 4,321.76 and 1,805.13 is: 2,491.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.46 : 4,321.76 = 1,805.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.46/4,321.76 = 1,805.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.46x = 4,321.76 × 1,805.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.46x = 7,801,329.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,801,329.60/3,131.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.28

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