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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.93, 4,856.10 and 2,062.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.93, 4,856.10 and 2,062.49 is: 3,098.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.93 : 4,856.10 = 2,062.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.93/4,856.10 = 2,062.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.93x = 4,856.10 × 2,062.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.93x = 10,015,647.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,015,647.38/3,231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.97

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