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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.94, 4,396.61 and 2,067.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.94, 4,396.61 and 2,067.77 is: 2,851.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.94 : 4,396.61 = 2,067.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.94/4,396.61 = 2,067.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.94x = 4,396.61 × 2,067.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.94x = 9,091,194.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,091,194.42/3,187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.75

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