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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.88, 4,694.44 and 1,375.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.88, 4,694.44 and 1,375.32 is: 2,061.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.88 : 4,694.44 = 1,375.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.88/4,694.44 = 1,375.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.88x = 4,694.44 × 1,375.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.88x = 6,456,357.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,456,357.22/3,131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.50

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