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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.63, 4,719.87 and 1,831.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.63, 4,719.87 and 1,831.82 is: 2,746.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.63 : 4,719.87 = 1,831.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.63/4,719.87 = 1,831.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.63x = 4,719.87 × 1,831.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.63x = 8,645,928.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,645,928.66/3,147.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,746.81

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