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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.48, 3,941.92 and 1,311.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.48, 3,941.92 and 1,311.25 is: 1,964.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.48 : 3,941.92 = 1,311.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.48/3,941.92 = 1,311.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.48x = 3,941.92 × 1,311.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.48x = 5,168,842.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,168,842.60/2,631.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.23

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