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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.32, 4,184.64 and 2,036.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.32, 4,184.64 and 2,036.19 is: 2,810.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.32 : 4,184.64 = 2,036.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.32/4,184.64 = 2,036.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.32x = 4,184.64 × 2,036.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.32x = 8,520,722.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,520,722.12/3,031.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.89

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