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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.82, 4,539.83 and 2,031.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.82, 4,539.83 and 2,031.39 is: 2,803.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.82 : 4,539.83 = 2,031.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.82/4,539.83 = 2,031.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.82x = 4,539.83 × 2,031.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.82x = 9,222,155.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,222,155.11/3,289.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.24

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