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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.77, 4,742.96 and 1,312.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.77, 4,742.96 and 1,312.84 is: 1,969.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.77 : 4,742.96 = 1,312.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.77/4,742.96 = 1,312.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.77x = 4,742.96 × 1,312.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.77x = 6,226,746.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,226,746.97/3,161.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.39

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