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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.84, 4,311.62 and 2,063.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.84, 4,311.62 and 2,063.28 is: 2,845.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.84 : 4,311.62 = 2,063.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.84/4,311.62 = 2,063.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.84x = 4,311.62 × 2,063.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.84x = 8,896,079.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,896,079.31/3,125.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,845.98

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