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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.14, 4,696.72 and 2,034.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.14, 4,696.72 and 2,034.94 is: 3,052.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.14 : 4,696.72 = 2,034.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.14/4,696.72 = 2,034.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.14x = 4,696.72 × 2,034.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.14x = 9,557,543.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,557,543.40/3,131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.42

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