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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.20, 4,347.50 and 2,086.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.20, 4,347.50 and 2,086.13 is: 2,879.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.20 : 4,347.50 = 2,086.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.20/4,347.50 = 2,086.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.20x = 4,347.50 × 2,086.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.20x = 9,069,418.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,069,418.01/3,150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,879.00

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