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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.77, 4,390.92 and 2,296.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.77, 4,390.92 and 2,296.63 is: 3,168.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.77 : 4,390.92 = 2,296.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.77/4,390.92 = 2,296.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.77x = 4,390.92 × 2,296.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.77x = 10,084,318.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,084,318.60/3,182.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.41

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