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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.21, 4,349.18 and 2,033.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.21, 4,349.18 and 2,033.20 is: 2,805.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.21 : 4,349.18 = 2,033.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.21/4,349.18 = 2,033.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.21x = 4,349.18 × 2,033.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.21x = 8,842,720.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,842,720.86/3,152.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.24

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