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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,192.56, 4,401.77 and 2,011.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,192.56, 4,401.77 and 2,011.58 is: 2,773.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,192.56 : 4,401.77 = 2,011.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,192.56/4,401.77 = 2,011.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,192.56x = 4,401.77 × 2,011.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,192.56x = 8,854,480.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,854,480.43/3,192.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.48

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