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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.91, 4,325.13 and 2,467.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.91, 4,325.13 and 2,467.71 is: 3,407.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.91 : 4,325.13 = 2,467.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.91/4,325.13 = 2,467.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.91x = 4,325.13 × 2,467.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.91x = 10,673,166.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,673,166.55/3,131.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.88

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