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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,196.44, 4,409.40 and 2,017.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,196.44, 4,409.40 and 2,017.08 is: 2,782.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,196.44 : 4,409.40 = 2,017.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,196.44/4,409.40 = 2,017.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,196.44x = 4,409.40 × 2,017.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,196.44x = 8,894,112.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,894,112.55/3,196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.51

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