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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.55, 4,247.41 and 1,350.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.55, 4,247.41 and 1,350.93 is: 2,026.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.55 : 4,247.41 = 1,350.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.55/4,247.41 = 1,350.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.55x = 4,247.41 × 1,350.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.55x = 5,737,955.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,737,955.28/2,831.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.44

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