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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.64, 4,322.48 and 2,016.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.64, 4,322.48 and 2,016.04 is: 2,780.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.64 : 4,322.48 = 2,016.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.64/4,322.48 = 2,016.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.64x = 4,322.48 × 2,016.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.64x = 8,714,292.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,714,292.58/3,133.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.89

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