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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.27, 4,699.03 and 1,671.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.27, 4,699.03 and 1,671.44 is: 2,508.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.27 : 4,699.03 = 1,671.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.27/4,699.03 = 1,671.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.27x = 4,699.03 × 1,671.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.27x = 7,854,154.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,854,154.27/3,131.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.30

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