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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.43, 4,324.74 and 2,071.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.43, 4,324.74 and 2,071.25 is: 2,858.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.43 : 4,324.74 = 2,071.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.43/4,324.74 = 2,071.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.43x = 4,324.74 × 2,071.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.43x = 8,957,617.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,957,617.73/3,133.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.73

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