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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.56, 4,393.95 and 2,004.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.56, 4,393.95 and 2,004.90 is: 2,766.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.56 : 4,393.95 = 2,004.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.56/4,393.95 = 2,004.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.56x = 4,393.95 × 2,004.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.56x = 8,809,430.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,809,430.36/3,184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.29

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