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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.52, 4,301.44 and 2,632.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.52, 4,301.44 and 2,632.31 is: 3,943.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.52 : 4,301.44 = 2,632.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.52/4,301.44 = 2,632.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.52x = 4,301.44 × 2,632.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.52x = 11,322,735.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,322,735.76/2,871.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.12

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