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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.94, 4,346.93 and 2,032.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.94, 4,346.93 and 2,032.52 is: 2,803.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.94 : 4,346.93 = 2,032.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.94/4,346.93 = 2,032.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.94x = 4,346.93 × 2,032.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.94x = 8,835,205.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,835,205.51/3,151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.11

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