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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.48, 4,357.31 and 1,831.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.48, 4,357.31 and 1,831.95 is: 2,528.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.48 : 4,357.31 = 1,831.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.48/4,357.31 = 1,831.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.48x = 4,357.31 × 1,831.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.48x = 7,982,375.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,982,375.20/3,157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.08

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