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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.80, 4,723.96 and 2,109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.80, 4,723.96 and 2,109.52 is: 3,162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.80 : 4,723.96 = 2,109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.80/4,723.96 = 2,109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.80x = 4,723.96 × 2,109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.80x = 9,965,288.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,965,288.10/3,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.78

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