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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,523.54, 4,862.43 and 2,031.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,523.54, 4,862.43 and 2,031.34 is: 2,803.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,523.54 : 4,862.43 = 2,031.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,523.54/4,862.43 = 2,031.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,523.54x = 4,862.43 × 2,031.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,523.54x = 9,877,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,877,248.56/3,523.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.22

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