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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.32, 4,231.98 and 2,049.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.32, 4,231.98 and 2,049.48 is: 3,074.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.32 : 4,231.98 = 2,049.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.32/4,231.98 = 2,049.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.32x = 4,231.98 × 2,049.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.32x = 8,673,358.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,673,358.37/2,821.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.22

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