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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.59, 4,392.45 and 2,064.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.59, 4,392.45 and 2,064.57 is: 2,848.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.59 : 4,392.45 = 2,064.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.59/4,392.45 = 2,064.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.59x = 4,392.45 × 2,064.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.59x = 9,068,520.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,068,520.50/3,183.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.52

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