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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.82, 5,021.64 and 3,131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.82, 5,021.64 and 3,131.64 is: 4,705.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.82 : 5,021.64 = 3,131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.82/5,021.64 = 3,131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.82x = 5,021.64 × 3,131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.82x = 15,725,968.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,725,968.69/3,341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.81

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