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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.75, 3,047.63 and 1,386.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.75, 3,047.63 and 1,386.59 is: 2,079.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.75 : 3,047.63 = 1,386.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.75/3,047.63 = 1,386.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.75x = 3,047.63 × 1,386.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.75x = 4,225,791.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,791.11/2,031.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.88

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