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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.46, 4,093.02 and 2,031

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.46, 4,093.02 and 2,031 is: 3,042.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.46 : 4,093.02 = 2,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.46/4,093.02 = 2,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.46x = 4,093.02 × 2,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.46x = 8,312,923.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,312,923.62/2,732.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.29

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