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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.04, 4,382.91 and 2,284.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.04, 4,382.91 and 2,284.47 is: 3,146.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.04 : 4,382.91 = 2,284.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.04/4,382.91 = 2,284.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.04x = 4,382.91 × 2,284.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.04x = 10,012,626.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,012,626.41/3,182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.61

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