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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.35, 4,418.32 and 2,084.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.35, 4,418.32 and 2,084.94 is: 2,876.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.35 : 4,418.32 = 2,084.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.35/4,418.32 = 2,084.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.35x = 4,418.32 × 2,084.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.35x = 9,211,932.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,211,932.10/3,202.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,876.62

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