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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,131.97, 4,698.08 and 1,754.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,131.97, 4,698.08 and 1,754.08 is: 2,631.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,131.97 : 4,698.08 = 1,754.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,131.97/4,698.08 = 1,754.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,131.97x = 4,698.08 × 1,754.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,131.97x = 8,240,802.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,240,802.51/3,131.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,631.19

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