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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.56, 4,364.86 and 2,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.56, 4,364.86 and 2,044.08 is: 2,820.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.56 : 4,364.86 = 2,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.56/4,364.86 = 2,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.56x = 4,364.86 × 2,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.56x = 8,922,123.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,922,123.03/3,163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.28

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