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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,112.32, 4,666.89 and 1,031.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,112.32, 4,666.89 and 1,031.58 is: 1,546.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,112.32 : 4,666.89 = 1,031.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,112.32/4,666.89 = 1,031.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,112.32x = 4,666.89 × 1,031.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,112.32x = 4,814,270.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,814,270.39/3,112.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.84

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