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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.25, 4,268.57 and 2,031.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.25, 4,268.57 and 2,031.59 is: 2,802.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.25 : 4,268.57 = 2,031.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.25/4,268.57 = 2,031.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.25x = 4,268.57 × 2,031.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.25x = 8,671,952.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,671,952.63/3,094.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.61

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