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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,181.47, 4,766.12 and 2,664.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,181.47, 4,766.12 and 2,664.79 is: 3,992.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,181.47 : 4,766.12 = 2,664.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,181.47/4,766.12 = 2,664.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,181.47x = 4,766.12 × 2,664.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,181.47x = 12,700,708.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,700,708.91/3,181.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.09

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