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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.84, 4,320.60 and 2,084.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.84, 4,320.60 and 2,084.24 is: 2,875.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.84 : 4,320.60 = 2,084.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.84/4,320.60 = 2,084.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.84x = 4,320.60 × 2,084.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.84x = 9,005,167.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,005,167.34/3,131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,875.36

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