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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.92, 4,363.47 and 2,043.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.92, 4,363.47 and 2,043.97 is: 2,819.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.92 : 4,363.47 = 2,043.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.92/4,363.47 = 2,043.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.92x = 4,363.47 × 2,043.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.92x = 8,918,790.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,918,790.87/3,162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.80

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