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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.10, 4,413.51 and 2,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.10, 4,413.51 and 2,003.60 is: 2,764.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.10 : 4,413.51 = 2,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.10/4,413.51 = 2,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.10x = 4,413.51 × 2,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.10x = 8,842,886.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,842,886.57/3,199.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.18

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