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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.73, 4,317.71 and 2,694.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.73, 4,317.71 and 2,694.33 is: 3,714.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.73 : 4,317.71 = 2,694.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.73/4,317.71 = 2,694.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.73x = 4,317.71 × 2,694.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.73x = 11,633,322.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,633,322.11/3,131.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.66

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