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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.36, 4,398.06 and 2,009.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.36, 4,398.06 and 2,009.08 is: 2,772.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.36 : 4,398.06 = 2,009.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.36/4,398.06 = 2,009.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.36x = 4,398.06 × 2,009.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.36x = 8,836,054.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,836,054.38/3,187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.22

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