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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.75, 4,391.67 and 2,002.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.75, 4,391.67 and 2,002.77 is: 2,762.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.75 : 4,391.67 = 2,002.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.75/4,391.67 = 2,002.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.75x = 4,391.67 × 2,002.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.75x = 8,795,504.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,795,504.93/3,183.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.62

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