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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.22, 4,674.39 and 2,912.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.22, 4,674.39 and 2,912.52 is: 4,347.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.22 : 4,674.39 = 2,912.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.22/4,674.39 = 2,912.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.22x = 4,674.39 × 2,912.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.22x = 13,614,254.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,614,254.36/3,131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.91

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