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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.64, 4,333.62 and 2,023.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.64, 4,333.62 and 2,023.08 is: 2,791.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.64 : 4,333.62 = 2,023.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.64/4,333.62 = 2,023.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.64x = 4,333.62 × 2,023.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.64x = 8,767,259.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,767,259.95/3,140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.55

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