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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,428.74, 4,731.57 and 2,031.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,428.74, 4,731.57 and 2,031.49 is: 2,803.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,428.74 : 4,731.57 = 2,031.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,428.74/4,731.57 = 2,031.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,428.74x = 4,731.57 × 2,031.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,428.74x = 9,612,126.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,612,126.98/3,428.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.40

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