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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.52, 4,383.12 and 2,231.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.52, 4,383.12 and 2,231.54 is: 3,080.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.52 : 4,383.12 = 2,231.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.52/4,383.12 = 2,231.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.52x = 4,383.12 × 2,231.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.52x = 9,781,085.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,781,085.69/3,175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.16

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