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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.40, 4,393.28 and 2,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.40, 4,393.28 and 2,005.28 is: 2,768.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.40 : 4,393.28 = 2,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.40/4,393.28 = 2,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.40x = 4,393.28 × 2,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.40x = 8,809,756.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,809,756.52/3,182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.27

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