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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.74, 4,693.56 and 1,488.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.74, 4,693.56 and 1,488.79 is: 2,231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.74 : 4,693.56 = 1,488.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.74/4,693.56 = 1,488.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.74x = 4,693.56 × 1,488.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.74x = 6,987,725.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,987,725.19/3,131.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.26

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