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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.52, 4,758.66 and 2,031.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.52, 4,758.66 and 2,031.10 is: 2,803.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.52 : 4,758.66 = 2,031.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.52/4,758.66 = 2,031.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.52x = 4,758.66 × 2,031.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.52x = 9,665,314.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,665,314.33/3,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.56

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