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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.43, 4,738.50 and 1,312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.43, 4,738.50 and 1,312.20 is: 1,966.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.43 : 4,738.50 = 1,312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.43/4,738.50 = 1,312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.43x = 4,738.50 × 1,312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.43x = 6,217,859.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,217,859.70/3,161.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.79

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