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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.52, 4,391.96 and 2,063.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.52, 4,391.96 and 2,063.92 is: 2,848.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.52 : 4,391.96 = 2,063.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.52/4,391.96 = 2,063.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.52x = 4,391.96 × 2,063.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.52x = 9,064,654.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,064,654.08/3,182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.26

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