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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.24, 4,363.44 and 1,982.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.24, 4,363.44 and 1,982.26 is: 2,734.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.24 : 4,363.44 = 1,982.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.24/4,363.44 = 1,982.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.24x = 4,363.44 × 1,982.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.24x = 8,649,472.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,649,472.57/3,163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.37

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