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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,196.06, 4,409.24 and 2,016.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,196.06, 4,409.24 and 2,016.90 is: 2,782.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,196.06 : 4,409.24 = 2,016.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,196.06/4,409.24 = 2,016.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,196.06x = 4,409.24 × 2,016.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,196.06x = 8,892,986.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,892,986.07/3,196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.49

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