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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.96, 4,394.52 and 2,004.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.96, 4,394.52 and 2,004.24 is: 2,766.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.96 : 4,394.52 = 2,004.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.96/4,394.52 = 2,004.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.96x = 4,394.52 × 2,004.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.96x = 8,807,672.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,807,672.76/3,183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.26

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