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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,185.61, 4,397.94 and 2,067.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,185.61, 4,397.94 and 2,067.54 is: 2,854.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,185.61 : 4,397.94 = 2,067.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,185.61/4,397.94 = 2,067.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,185.61x = 4,397.94 × 2,067.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,185.61x = 9,092,916.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,092,916.87/3,185.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.37

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