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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.26, 4,772.94 and 1,336.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.26, 4,772.94 and 1,336.38 is: 2,003.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.26 : 4,772.94 = 1,336.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.26/4,772.94 = 1,336.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.26x = 4,772.94 × 1,336.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.26x = 6,378,461.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,378,461.56/3,184.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.12

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