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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.12, 3,150.50 and 2,032.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.12, 3,150.50 and 2,032.44 is: 2,807.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.12 : 3,150.50 = 2,032.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.12/3,150.50 = 2,032.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.12x = 3,150.50 × 2,032.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.12x = 6,403,202.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,403,202.22/2,281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.04

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