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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.23, 4,431.46 and 2,033.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.23, 4,431.46 and 2,033.27 is: 2,805.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.23 : 4,431.46 = 2,033.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.23/4,431.46 = 2,033.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.23x = 4,431.46 × 2,033.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.23x = 9,010,354.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,010,354.67/3,211.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.89

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