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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.15, 4,363.83 and 2,044.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.15, 4,363.83 and 2,044.11 is: 2,818.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.15 : 4,363.83 = 2,044.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.15/4,363.83 = 2,044.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.15x = 4,363.83 × 2,044.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.15x = 8,920,148.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,920,148.54/3,165.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.24

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