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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,178.62, 4,385.76 and 2,001.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,178.62, 4,385.76 and 2,001.24 is: 2,761.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,178.62 : 4,385.76 = 2,001.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,178.62/4,385.76 = 2,001.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,178.62x = 4,385.76 × 2,001.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,178.62x = 8,776,958.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,776,958.34/3,178.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,761.25

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