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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.52, 4,315.48 and 2,066.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.52, 4,315.48 and 2,066.31 is: 2,850.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.52 : 4,315.48 = 2,066.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.52/4,315.48 = 2,066.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.52x = 4,315.48 × 2,066.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.52x = 8,917,114.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,917,114.31/3,128.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.26

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