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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.46, 4,363.32 and 2,043.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.46, 4,363.32 and 2,043.44 is: 2,819.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.46 : 4,363.32 = 2,043.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.46/4,363.32 = 2,043.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.46x = 4,363.32 × 2,043.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.46x = 8,916,182.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,916,182.62/3,162.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.38

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