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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.47, 3,051.31 and 1,211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.47, 3,051.31 and 1,211.35 is: 1,819.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.47 : 3,051.31 = 1,211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.47/3,051.31 = 1,211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.47x = 3,051.31 × 1,211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.47x = 3,696,198.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,198.31/2,031.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.47

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