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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.71, 4,349.86 and 2,033.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.71, 4,349.86 and 2,033.70 is: 2,805.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.71 : 4,349.86 = 2,033.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.71/4,349.86 = 2,033.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.71x = 4,349.86 × 2,033.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.71x = 8,846,310.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,846,310.28/3,152.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.94

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