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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.70, 4,322.23 and 1,805.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.70, 4,322.23 and 1,805.30 is: 2,491.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.70 : 4,322.23 = 1,805.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.70/4,322.23 = 1,805.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.70x = 4,322.23 × 1,805.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.70x = 7,802,921.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,802,921.82/3,131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.59

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