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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.30, 4,730.55 and 1,920.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.30, 4,730.55 and 1,920.10 is: 2,882.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.30 : 4,730.55 = 1,920.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.30/4,730.55 = 1,920.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.30x = 4,730.55 × 1,920.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.30x = 9,083,129.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,083,129.06/3,151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,882.34

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