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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.68, 4,277.52 and 2,053.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.68, 4,277.52 and 2,053.44 is: 2,832.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.68 : 4,277.52 = 2,053.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.68/4,277.52 = 2,053.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.68x = 4,277.52 × 2,053.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.68x = 8,783,630.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,783,630.67/3,100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.81

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