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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.91, 4,682.93 and 1,951.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.91, 4,682.93 and 1,951.11 is: 2,925.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.91 : 4,682.93 = 1,951.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.91/4,682.93 = 1,951.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.91x = 4,682.93 × 1,951.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.91x = 9,136,901.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,136,901.80/3,122.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.77

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