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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.84, 4,368.40 and 1,987.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.84, 4,368.40 and 1,987.29 is: 2,742.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.84 : 4,368.40 = 1,987.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.84/4,368.40 = 1,987.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.84x = 4,368.40 × 1,987.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.84x = 8,681,272.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,681,272.67/3,165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,742.17

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