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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.01, 4,348.86 and 2,033.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.01, 4,348.86 and 2,033.61 is: 2,805.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.01 : 4,348.86 = 2,033.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.01/4,348.86 = 2,033.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.01x = 4,348.86 × 2,033.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.01x = 8,843,878.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,843,878.41/3,152.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.79

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