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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.03, 4,311.69 and 2,134.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.03, 4,311.69 and 2,134.35 is: 3,203.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.03 : 4,311.69 = 2,134.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.03/4,311.69 = 2,134.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.03x = 4,311.69 × 2,134.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.03x = 9,202,662.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,202,662.55/2,873.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.12

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