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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,428.68, 4,731.96 and 2,031.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,428.68, 4,731.96 and 2,031.52 is: 2,803.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,428.68 : 4,731.96 = 2,031.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,428.68/4,731.96 = 2,031.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,428.68x = 4,731.96 × 2,031.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,428.68x = 9,613,071.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,613,071.38/3,428.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.72

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