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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.31, 4,758.26 and 2,031.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.31, 4,758.26 and 2,031.82 is: 2,804.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.31 : 4,758.26 = 2,031.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.31/4,758.26 = 2,031.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.31x = 4,758.26 × 2,031.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.31x = 9,667,921.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,667,921.02/3,447.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.48

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