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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.86, 4,321.96 and 1,805.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.86, 4,321.96 and 1,805.56 is: 2,491.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.86 : 4,321.96 = 1,805.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.86/4,321.96 = 1,805.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.86x = 4,321.96 × 1,805.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.86x = 7,803,558.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,803,558.10/3,131.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.67

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