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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.31, 3,943.82 and 1,223.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.31, 3,943.82 and 1,223.82 is: 1,834.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.31 : 3,943.82 = 1,223.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.31/3,943.82 = 1,223.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.31x = 3,943.82 × 1,223.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.31x = 4,826,519.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826,519.67/2,631.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.27

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