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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.08, 4,348.59 and 2,032.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.08, 4,348.59 and 2,032.78 is: 2,804.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.08 : 4,348.59 = 2,032.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.08/4,348.59 = 2,032.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.08x = 4,348.59 × 2,032.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.08x = 8,839,726.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,839,726.78/3,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.41

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