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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,448.06, 4,758.42 and 2,031.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,448.06, 4,758.42 and 2,031.88 is: 2,804.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,448.06 : 4,758.42 = 2,031.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,448.06/4,758.42 = 2,031.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,448.06x = 4,758.42 × 2,031.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,448.06x = 9,668,538.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,668,538.43/3,448.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.05

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