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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.61, 4,350.65 and 2,033.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.61, 4,350.65 and 2,033.60 is: 2,806.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.61 : 4,350.65 = 2,033.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.61/4,350.65 = 2,033.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.61x = 4,350.65 × 2,033.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.61x = 8,847,449.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,847,449.92/3,152.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.39

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