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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.90, 4,394.97 and 2,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.90, 4,394.97 and 2,005.80 is: 2,768.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.90 : 4,394.97 = 2,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.90/4,394.97 = 2,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.90x = 4,394.97 × 2,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.90x = 8,815,430.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,815,430.83/3,183.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.75

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