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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.62, 4,797.72 and 2,103.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.62, 4,797.72 and 2,103.65 is: 3,151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.62 : 4,797.72 = 2,103.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.62/4,797.72 = 2,103.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.62x = 4,797.72 × 2,103.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.62x = 10,092,713.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,092,713.16/3,202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.39

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