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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.51, 4,217.49 and 731.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.51, 4,217.49 and 731.48 is: 1,097.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.51 : 4,217.49 = 731.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.51/4,217.49 = 731.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.51x = 4,217.49 × 731.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.51x = 3,084,988.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,988.50/2,811.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.27

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