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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.31, 4,352.51 and 2,033.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.31, 4,352.51 and 2,033.90 is: 2,808.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.31 : 4,352.51 = 2,033.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.31/4,352.51 = 2,033.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.31x = 4,352.51 × 2,033.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.31x = 8,852,570.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,852,570.80/3,152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.28

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