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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.71, 4,344.33 and 2,030.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.71, 4,344.33 and 2,030.04 is: 2,800.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.71 : 4,344.33 = 2,030.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.71/4,344.33 = 2,030.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.71x = 4,344.33 × 2,030.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.71x = 8,819,163.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,819,163.67/3,148.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,800.88

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