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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.31, 4,633.51 and 2,031.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.31, 4,633.51 and 2,031.01 is: 2,803.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.31 : 4,633.51 = 2,031.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.31/4,633.51 = 2,031.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.31x = 4,633.51 × 2,031.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.31x = 9,410,710.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,410,710.22/3,357.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.05

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