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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,931.91, 4,398.77 and 1,200.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,931.91, 4,398.77 and 1,200.67 is: 1,801.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,931.91 : 4,398.77 = 1,200.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,931.91/4,398.77 = 1,200.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,931.91x = 4,398.77 × 1,200.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,931.91x = 5,281,471.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,281,471.18/2,931.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.38

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