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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,488.44, 12,731.22 and 2,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,488.44, 12,731.22 and 2,331 is: 3,496.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,488.44 : 12,731.22 = 2,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,488.44/12,731.22 = 2,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,488.44x = 12,731.22 × 2,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,488.44x = 29,676,473.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,676,473.82/8,488.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.10

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