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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.50, 4,393.60 and 2,004.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.50, 4,393.60 and 2,004.54 is: 2,766.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.50 : 4,393.60 = 2,004.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.50/4,393.60 = 2,004.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.50x = 4,393.60 × 2,004.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.50x = 8,807,146.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,807,146.94/3,183.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.50

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