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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,135.86, 4,325.55 and 2,016.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,135.86, 4,325.55 and 2,016.38 is: 2,781.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,135.86 : 4,325.55 = 2,016.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,135.86/4,325.55 = 2,016.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,135.86x = 4,325.55 × 2,016.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,135.86x = 8,721,952.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,721,952.51/3,135.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,781.36

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