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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.08, 4,347.21 and 2,031.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.08, 4,347.21 and 2,031.78 is: 2,803.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.08 : 4,347.21 = 2,031.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.08/4,347.21 = 2,031.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.08x = 4,347.21 × 2,031.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.08x = 8,832,574.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,832,574.33/3,151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.03

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