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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.26, 4,778.33 and 2,012.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.26, 4,778.33 and 2,012.65 is: 3,020.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.26 : 4,778.33 = 2,012.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.26/4,778.33 = 2,012.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.26x = 4,778.33 × 2,012.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.26x = 9,617,078.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,617,078.63/3,184.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.20

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