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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.42, 4,774.98 and 2,263.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.42, 4,774.98 and 2,263.77 is: 3,392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.42 : 4,774.98 = 2,263.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.42/4,774.98 = 2,263.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.42x = 4,774.98 × 2,263.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.42x = 10,809,456.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,809,456.47/3,186.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.35

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