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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.36, 4,513.44 and 2,030.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.36, 4,513.44 and 2,030.08 is: 2,800.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.36 : 4,513.44 = 2,030.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.36/4,513.44 = 2,030.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.36x = 4,513.44 × 2,030.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.36x = 9,162,644.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,162,644.28/3,271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,800.87

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