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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.48, 4,758.15 and 2,031.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.48, 4,758.15 and 2,031.18 is: 2,803.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.48 : 4,758.15 = 2,031.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.48/4,758.15 = 2,031.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.48x = 4,758.15 × 2,031.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.48x = 9,664,659.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,664,659.12/3,447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.40

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