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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.80, 4,316.70 and 2,384.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.80, 4,316.70 and 2,384.92 is: 3,287.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.80 : 4,316.70 = 2,384.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.80/4,316.70 = 2,384.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.80x = 4,316.70 × 2,384.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.80x = 10,294,984.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,294,984.16/3,131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.24

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