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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.36, 3,470.98 and 2,281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.36, 3,470.98 and 2,281.68 is: 3,128.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.36 : 3,470.98 = 2,281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.36/3,470.98 = 2,281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.36x = 3,470.98 × 2,281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.36x = 7,919,665.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,919,665.65/2,531.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.62

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