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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,429.27, 4,732.16 and 2,031.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,429.27, 4,732.16 and 2,031.75 is: 2,803.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,429.27 : 4,732.16 = 2,031.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,429.27/4,732.16 = 2,031.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,429.27x = 4,732.16 × 2,031.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,429.27x = 9,614,555.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,614,555.92/3,429.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.67

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