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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,631.06, 6,943.55 and 2,131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,631.06, 6,943.55 and 2,131.20 is: 3,195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,631.06 : 6,943.55 = 2,131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,631.06/6,943.55 = 2,131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,631.06x = 6,943.55 × 2,131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,631.06x = 14,798,083.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,798,083.10/4,631.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.40

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