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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.70, 4,322.49 and 2,069.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.70, 4,322.49 and 2,069.67 is: 2,856.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.70 : 4,322.49 = 2,069.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.70/4,322.49 = 2,069.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.70x = 4,322.49 × 2,069.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.70x = 8,946,127.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,946,127.88/3,131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,856.64

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