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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.65, 4,320.96 and 1,872.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.65, 4,320.96 and 1,872.49 is: 2,583.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.65 : 4,320.96 = 1,872.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.65/4,320.96 = 1,872.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.65x = 4,320.96 × 1,872.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.65x = 8,090,954.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,090,954.39/3,131.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.61

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