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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.40, 4,392.90 and 2,004.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.40, 4,392.90 and 2,004.30 is: 2,766.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.40 : 4,392.90 = 2,004.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.40/4,392.90 = 2,004.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.40x = 4,392.90 × 2,004.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.40x = 8,804,689.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,804,689.47/3,182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.68

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