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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.83, 4,268.69 and 2,031.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.83, 4,268.69 and 2,031.47 is: 2,804.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.83 : 4,268.69 = 2,031.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.83/4,268.69 = 2,031.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.83x = 4,268.69 × 2,031.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.83x = 8,671,715.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,671,715.67/3,091.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.72

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