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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.83, 4,758.36 and 2,031.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.83, 4,758.36 and 2,031.96 is: 2,804.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.83 : 4,758.36 = 2,031.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.83/4,758.36 = 2,031.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.83x = 4,758.36 × 2,031.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.83x = 9,668,797.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,668,797.19/3,447.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.31

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