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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.40, 4,351.32 and 2,033.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.40, 4,351.32 and 2,033.37 is: 2,806.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.40 : 4,351.32 = 2,033.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.40/4,351.32 = 2,033.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.40x = 4,351.32 × 2,033.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.40x = 8,847,843.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,847,843.55/3,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.70

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