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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,181.68, 4,389.64 and 2,063.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,181.68, 4,389.64 and 2,063.48 is: 2,846.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,181.68 : 4,389.64 = 2,063.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,181.68/4,389.64 = 2,063.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,181.68x = 4,389.64 × 2,063.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,181.68x = 9,057,934.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,057,934.35/3,181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.90

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