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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.81, 4,774.17 and 1,731.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.81, 4,774.17 and 1,731.19 is: 2,596.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.81 : 4,774.17 = 1,731.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.81/4,774.17 = 1,731.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.81x = 4,774.17 × 1,731.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.81x = 8,264,998.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,264,998.87/3,182.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.76

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