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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.72, 4,396.76 and 2,067.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.72, 4,396.76 and 2,067.72 is: 2,852.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.72 : 4,396.76 = 2,067.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.72/4,396.76 = 2,067.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.72x = 4,396.76 × 2,067.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.72x = 9,091,268.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,091,268.59/3,186.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.86

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