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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.75, 4,543.89 and 2,152.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.75, 4,543.89 and 2,152.86 is: 3,226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.75 : 4,543.89 = 2,152.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.75/4,543.89 = 2,152.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.75x = 4,543.89 × 2,152.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.75x = 9,782,359.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,782,359.03/3,031.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.64

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