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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.73, 4,319.73 and 2,010.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.73, 4,319.73 and 2,010.89 is: 2,773.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.73 : 4,319.73 = 2,010.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.73/4,319.73 = 2,010.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.73x = 4,319.73 × 2,010.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.73x = 8,686,512.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,686,512.66/3,131.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.71

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