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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.38, 4,320.11 and 2,069.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.38, 4,320.11 and 2,069.65 is: 2,855.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.38 : 4,320.11 = 2,069.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.38/4,320.11 = 2,069.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.38x = 4,320.11 × 2,069.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.38x = 8,941,083.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,941,083.71/3,131.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.32

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