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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,185.52, 4,394.52 and 2,008.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,185.52, 4,394.52 and 2,008.32 is: 2,770.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,185.52 : 4,394.52 = 2,008.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,185.52/4,394.52 = 2,008.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,185.52x = 4,394.52 × 2,008.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,185.52x = 8,825,602.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,825,602.41/3,185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.54

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