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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.55, 4,322.03 and 1,787.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.55, 4,322.03 and 1,787.15 is: 2,466.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.55 : 4,322.03 = 1,787.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.55/4,322.03 = 1,787.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.55x = 4,322.03 × 1,787.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.55x = 7,724,117.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,724,117.78/3,131.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.55

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