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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.55, 4,697.33 and 1,901.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.55, 4,697.33 and 1,901.36 is: 2,852.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.55 : 4,697.33 = 1,901.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.55/4,697.33 = 1,901.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.55x = 4,697.33 × 1,901.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.55x = 8,931,317.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,931,317.61/3,131.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.04

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