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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.64, 4,751.46 and 2,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.64, 4,751.46 and 2,009.88 is: 3,014.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.64 : 4,751.46 = 2,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.64/4,751.46 = 2,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.64x = 4,751.46 × 2,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.64x = 9,549,864.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,549,864.42/3,167.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.82

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