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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.40, 4,394.66 and 2,120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.40, 4,394.66 and 2,120.32 is: 2,926.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.40 : 4,394.66 = 2,120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.40/4,394.66 = 2,120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.40x = 4,394.66 × 2,120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.40x = 9,318,085.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,318,085.49/3,184.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,926.17

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