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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.63, 4,769.24 and 2,084.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.63, 4,769.24 and 2,084.66 is: 3,122.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.63 : 4,769.24 = 2,084.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.63/4,769.24 = 2,084.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.63x = 4,769.24 × 2,084.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.63x = 9,942,227.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,942,227.47/3,183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.93

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