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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.46, 4,352.28 and 2,035.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.46, 4,352.28 and 2,035.45 is: 2,808.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.46 : 4,352.28 = 2,035.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.46/4,352.28 = 2,035.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.46x = 4,352.28 × 2,035.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.46x = 8,858,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,858,826.56/3,154.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.35

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