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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.96, 4,321.13 and 1,805.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.96, 4,321.13 and 1,805.49 is: 2,491.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.96 : 4,321.13 = 1,805.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.96/4,321.13 = 1,805.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.96x = 4,321.13 × 1,805.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.96x = 7,801,747.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,801,747.98/3,131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.02

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