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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.12, 4,387.83 and 2,002.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.12, 4,387.83 and 2,002.74 is: 2,763.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.12 : 4,387.83 = 2,002.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.12/4,387.83 = 2,002.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.12x = 4,387.83 × 2,002.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.12x = 8,787,682.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,787,682.65/3,180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.32

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