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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,195.96, 4,411.08 and 2,016.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,195.96, 4,411.08 and 2,016.24 is: 2,782.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,195.96 : 4,411.08 = 2,016.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,195.96/4,411.08 = 2,016.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,195.96x = 4,411.08 × 2,016.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,195.96x = 8,893,795.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,893,795.94/3,195.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.82

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