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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.40, 4,318.83 and 2,010.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.40, 4,318.83 and 2,010.24 is: 2,775.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.40 : 4,318.83 = 2,010.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.40/4,318.83 = 2,010.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.40x = 4,318.83 × 2,010.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.40x = 8,681,884.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,681,884.82/3,128.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.18

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