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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.45, 3,917.76 and 1,131.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.45, 3,917.76 and 1,131.75 is: 1,696.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.45 : 3,917.76 = 1,131.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.45/3,917.76 = 1,131.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.45x = 3,917.76 × 1,131.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.45x = 4,433,924.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,924.88/2,613.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.58

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