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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.93, 4,744.68 and 2,187.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.93, 4,744.68 and 2,187.07 is: 3,279.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.93 : 4,744.68 = 2,187.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.93/4,744.68 = 2,187.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.93x = 4,744.68 × 2,187.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.93x = 10,376,947.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,376,947.29/3,163.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.77

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