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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.68, 4,764.75 and 2,364.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.68, 4,764.75 and 2,364.58 is: 3,539.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.68 : 4,764.75 = 2,364.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.68/4,764.75 = 2,364.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.68x = 4,764.75 × 2,364.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.68x = 11,266,632.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,266,632.56/3,182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.98

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