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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,413.31, 5,124.28 and 2,093.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,413.31, 5,124.28 and 2,093.82 is: 3,143.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,413.31 : 5,124.28 = 2,093.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,413.31/5,124.28 = 2,093.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,413.31x = 5,124.28 × 2,093.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,413.31x = 10,729,294.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,729,294.33/3,413.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.37

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