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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.49, 4,100.76 and 2,031.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.49, 4,100.76 and 2,031.32 is: 3,048.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.49 : 4,100.76 = 2,031.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.49/4,100.76 = 2,031.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.49x = 4,100.76 × 2,031.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.49x = 8,329,955.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,329,955.80/2,732.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.49

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