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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.08, 4,696.60 and 1,183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.08, 4,696.60 and 1,183.44 is: 1,775.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.08 : 4,696.60 = 1,183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.08/4,696.60 = 1,183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.08x = 4,696.60 × 1,183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.08x = 5,558,144.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,558,144.30/3,131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.15

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