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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.93, 4,381.27 and 2,057.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.93, 4,381.27 and 2,057.86 is: 2,838.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.93 : 4,381.27 = 2,057.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.93/4,381.27 = 2,057.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.93x = 4,381.27 × 2,057.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.93x = 9,016,040.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,016,040.28/3,175.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.87

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