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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.35, 4,777.55 and 2,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.35, 4,777.55 and 2,021.60 is: 3,033.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.35 : 4,777.55 = 2,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.35/4,777.55 = 2,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.35x = 4,777.55 × 2,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.35x = 9,658,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,658,261.08/3,184.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.04

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