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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.22, 4,351.85 and 2,034.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.22, 4,351.85 and 2,034.79 is: 2,809.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.22 : 4,351.85 = 2,034.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.22/4,351.85 = 2,034.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.22x = 4,351.85 × 2,034.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.22x = 8,855,100.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,855,100.86/3,152.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.16

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