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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.89, 4,390.74 and 2,437.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.89, 4,390.74 and 2,437.88 is: 3,361.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.89 : 4,390.74 = 2,437.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.89/4,390.74 = 2,437.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.89x = 4,390.74 × 2,437.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.89x = 10,704,097.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,704,097.23/3,183.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.96

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