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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.18, 4,698.38 and 1,377.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.18, 4,698.38 and 1,377.41 is: 2,066.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.18 : 4,698.38 = 1,377.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.18/4,698.38 = 1,377.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.18x = 4,698.38 × 1,377.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.18x = 6,471,571.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,471,571.67/3,131.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.81

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