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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.97, 4,347.44 and 2,032.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.97, 4,347.44 and 2,032.29 is: 2,803.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.97 : 4,347.44 = 2,032.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.97/4,347.44 = 2,032.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.97x = 4,347.44 × 2,032.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.97x = 8,835,256.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,835,256.30/3,150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.98

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