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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.91, 4,343.06 and 2,030.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.91, 4,343.06 and 2,030.03 is: 2,799.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.91 : 4,343.06 = 2,030.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.91/4,343.06 = 2,030.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.91x = 4,343.06 × 2,030.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.91x = 8,816,531.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,816,531.94/3,148.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.87

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