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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.19, 4,363.89 and 1,982.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.19, 4,363.89 and 1,982.21 is: 2,734.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.19 : 4,363.89 = 1,982.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.19/4,363.89 = 1,982.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.19x = 4,363.89 × 1,982.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.19x = 8,650,146.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,650,146.40/3,163.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.63

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