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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.57, 4,349.96 and 2,033.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.57, 4,349.96 and 2,033.77 is: 2,807.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.57 : 4,349.96 = 2,033.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.57/4,349.96 = 2,033.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.57x = 4,349.96 × 2,033.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.57x = 8,846,807.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,846,807.98/3,151.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.11

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