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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.94, 4,693.31 and 1,744.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.94, 4,693.31 and 1,744.92 is: 2,615.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.94 : 4,693.31 = 1,744.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.94/4,693.31 = 1,744.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.94x = 4,693.31 × 1,744.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.94x = 8,189,450.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,189,450.49/3,130.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.65

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