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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.90, 4,726.35 and 2,043.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.90, 4,726.35 and 2,043.73 is: 3,065.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.90 : 4,726.35 = 2,043.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.90/4,726.35 = 2,043.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.90x = 4,726.35 × 2,043.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.90x = 9,659,389.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,659,389.19/3,150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.60

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