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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.67, 4,320.43 and 1,804.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.67, 4,320.43 and 1,804.66 is: 2,489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.67 : 4,320.43 = 1,804.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.67/4,320.43 = 1,804.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.67x = 4,320.43 × 1,804.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.67x = 7,796,907.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,796,907.20/3,131.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.70

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