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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.97, 4,348.82 and 2,033.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.97, 4,348.82 and 2,033.29 is: 2,805.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.97 : 4,348.82 = 2,033.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.97/4,348.82 = 2,033.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.97x = 4,348.82 × 2,033.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.97x = 8,842,412.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,842,412.22/3,151.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.36

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