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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.50, 4,320.24 and 2,012.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.50, 4,320.24 and 2,012.26 is: 2,776.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.50 : 4,320.24 = 2,012.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.50/4,320.24 = 2,012.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.50x = 4,320.24 × 2,012.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.50x = 8,693,446.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,693,446.14/3,131.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,776.13

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