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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,185.25, 4,393.74 and 2,004.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,185.25, 4,393.74 and 2,004.27 is: 2,764.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,185.25 : 4,393.74 = 2,004.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,185.25/4,393.74 = 2,004.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,185.25x = 4,393.74 × 2,004.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,185.25x = 8,806,241.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,806,241.27/3,185.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.69

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