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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.73, 4,228.52 and 2,312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.73, 4,228.52 and 2,312.76 is: 3,453.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.73 : 4,228.52 = 2,312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.73/4,228.52 = 2,312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.73x = 4,228.52 × 2,312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.73x = 9,779,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,779,542.18/2,831.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.56

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