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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.55, 4,397.69 and 2,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.55, 4,397.69 and 2,008.40 is: 2,770.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.55 : 4,397.69 = 2,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.55/4,397.69 = 2,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.55x = 4,397.69 × 2,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.55x = 8,832,303.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,832,303.63/3,187.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.87

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