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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.78, 4,396.95 and 2,191.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.78, 4,396.95 and 2,191.62 is: 3,026.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.78 : 4,396.95 = 2,191.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.78/4,396.95 = 2,191.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.78x = 4,396.95 × 2,191.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.78x = 9,636,443.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,636,443.56/3,183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.73

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