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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.66, 4,249.98 and 1,371.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.66, 4,249.98 and 1,371.90 is: 2,059.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.66 : 4,249.98 = 1,371.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.66/4,249.98 = 1,371.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.66x = 4,249.98 × 1,371.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.66x = 5,830,547.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,830,547.56/2,831.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.06

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