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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,185.49, 4,396.37 and 2,006.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,185.49, 4,396.37 and 2,006.54 is: 2,769.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,185.49 : 4,396.37 = 2,006.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,185.49/4,396.37 = 2,006.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,185.49x = 4,396.37 × 2,006.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,185.49x = 8,821,460.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,821,460.25/3,185.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.26

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