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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.79, 4,696.23 and 1,487.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.79, 4,696.23 and 1,487.51 is: 2,231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.79 : 4,696.23 = 1,487.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.79/4,696.23 = 1,487.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.79x = 4,696.23 × 1,487.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.79x = 6,985,665.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,985,665.61/3,130.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.28

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