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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.33, 4,399.77 and 2,008.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.33, 4,399.77 and 2,008.18 is: 2,772.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.33 : 4,399.77 = 2,008.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.33/4,399.77 = 2,008.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.33x = 4,399.77 × 2,008.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.33x = 8,835,530.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,835,530.12/3,187.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.08

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