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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.47, 4,313.83 and 2,131.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.47, 4,313.83 and 2,131.75 is: 2,939.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.47 : 4,313.83 = 2,131.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.47/4,313.83 = 2,131.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.47x = 4,313.83 × 2,131.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.47x = 9,196,007.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,196,007.10/3,128.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,939.46

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