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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.18, 4,777.59 and 2,663.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.18, 4,777.59 and 2,663.83 is: 3,984.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.18 : 4,777.59 = 2,663.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.18/4,777.59 = 2,663.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.18x = 4,777.59 × 2,663.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.18x = 12,726,687.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,726,687.57/3,194.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.34

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