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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.24, 4,744.28 and 1,431.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.24, 4,744.28 and 1,431.08 is: 2,147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.24 : 4,744.28 = 1,431.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.24/4,744.28 = 1,431.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.24x = 4,744.28 × 1,431.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.24x = 6,789,444.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,789,444.22/3,161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.72

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