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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.54, 4,395.43 and 2,436.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.54, 4,395.43 and 2,436.16 is: 3,363.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.54 : 4,395.43 = 2,436.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.54/4,395.43 = 2,436.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.54x = 4,395.43 × 2,436.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.54x = 10,707,970.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,707,970.75/3,183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.54

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