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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128, 4,317.36 and 2,009.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128, 4,317.36 and 2,009.84 is: 2,774.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128 : 4,317.36 = 2,009.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128/4,317.36 = 2,009.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128x = 4,317.36 × 2,009.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128x = 8,677,202.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,677,202.82/3,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.04

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