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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.71, 4,348.49 and 2,032.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.71, 4,348.49 and 2,032.70 is: 2,804.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.71 : 4,348.49 = 2,032.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.71/4,348.49 = 2,032.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.71x = 4,348.49 × 2,032.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.71x = 8,839,143.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,839,143.72/3,151.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.55

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