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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.44, 4,392.63 and 2,006.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.44, 4,392.63 and 2,006.10 is: 2,768.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.44 : 4,392.63 = 2,006.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.44/4,392.63 = 2,006.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.44x = 4,392.63 × 2,006.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.44x = 8,812,055.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,812,055.04/3,183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.10

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