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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.56, 4,346.58 and 2,031.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.56, 4,346.58 and 2,031.64 is: 2,801.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.56 : 4,346.58 = 2,031.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.56/4,346.58 = 2,031.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.56x = 4,346.58 × 2,031.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.56x = 8,830,685.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,830,685.79/3,152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.12

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