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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.40, 4,394.66 and 2,006.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.40, 4,394.66 and 2,006.28 is: 2,769.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.40 : 4,394.66 = 2,006.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.40/4,394.66 = 2,006.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.40x = 4,394.66 × 2,006.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.40x = 8,816,918.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,816,918.46/3,183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.65

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