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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.11, 3,192.01 and 2,002.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.11, 3,192.01 and 2,002.82 is: 2,757.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.11 : 3,192.01 = 2,002.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.11/3,192.01 = 2,002.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.11x = 3,192.01 × 2,002.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.11x = 6,392,995.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,392,995.49/2,318.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.85

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