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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.37, 4,767.48 and 2,084.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.37, 4,767.48 and 2,084.55 is: 3,122.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.37 : 4,767.48 = 2,084.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.37/4,767.48 = 2,084.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.37x = 4,767.48 × 2,084.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.37x = 9,938,050.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,938,050.43/3,182.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.85

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