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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.84, 4,322.72 and 1,806.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.84, 4,322.72 and 1,806.35 is: 2,493.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.84 : 4,322.72 = 1,806.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.84/4,322.72 = 1,806.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.84x = 4,322.72 × 1,806.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.84x = 7,808,328.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,808,328.17/3,131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.21

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