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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.82, 4,037.10 and 1,231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.82, 4,037.10 and 1,231.39 is: 1,846.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.82 : 4,037.10 = 1,231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.82/4,037.10 = 1,231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.82x = 4,037.10 × 1,231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.82x = 4,971,244.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,244.57/2,691.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.80

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