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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.70, 4,395.45 and 2,004.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.70, 4,395.45 and 2,004.86 is: 2,767.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.70 : 4,395.45 = 2,004.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.70/4,395.45 = 2,004.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.70x = 4,395.45 × 2,004.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.70x = 8,812,261.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,812,261.89/3,184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.06

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