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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,185.49, 4,396.38 and 2,006.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,185.49, 4,396.38 and 2,006.55 is: 2,769.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,185.49 : 4,396.38 = 2,006.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,185.49/4,396.38 = 2,006.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,185.49x = 4,396.38 × 2,006.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,185.49x = 8,821,556.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,821,556.29/3,185.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.29

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