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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.92, 4,346.52 and 2,487.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.92, 4,346.52 and 2,487.44 is: 3,430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.92 : 4,346.52 = 2,487.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.92/4,346.52 = 2,487.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.92x = 4,346.52 × 2,487.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.92x = 10,811,707.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,811,707.71/3,151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.20

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