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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.24, 4,731.58 and 2,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.24, 4,731.58 and 2,032 is: 2,802.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.24 : 4,731.58 = 2,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.24/4,731.58 = 2,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.24x = 4,731.58 × 2,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.24x = 9,614,570.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,614,570.56/3,430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.89

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