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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.38, 4,757.52 and 2,031.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.38, 4,757.52 and 2,031.08 is: 2,802.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.38 : 4,757.52 = 2,031.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.38/4,757.52 = 2,031.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.38x = 4,757.52 × 2,031.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.38x = 9,662,903.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,662,903.72/3,447.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.97

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