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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.06, 4,774.77 and 2,396.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.06, 4,774.77 and 2,396.66 is: 3,596.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.06 : 4,774.77 = 2,396.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.06/4,774.77 = 2,396.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.06x = 4,774.77 × 2,396.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.06x = 11,443,500.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,443,500.27/3,182.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.26

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