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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.02, 4,698.97 and 1,377.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.02, 4,698.97 and 1,377.23 is: 2,066.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.02 : 4,698.97 = 1,377.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.02/4,698.97 = 1,377.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.02x = 4,698.97 × 1,377.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.02x = 6,471,562.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,471,562.45/3,131.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.92

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