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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.89, 4,736.87 and 2,069.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.89, 4,736.87 and 2,069.18 is: 3,103.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.89 : 4,736.87 = 2,069.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.89/4,736.87 = 2,069.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.89x = 4,736.87 × 2,069.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.89x = 9,801,402.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,801,402.64/3,157.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.78

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