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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.55, 4,416.75 and 2,083.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.55, 4,416.75 and 2,083.08 is: 2,872.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.55 : 4,416.75 = 2,083.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.55/4,416.75 = 2,083.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.55x = 4,416.75 × 2,083.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.55x = 9,200,443.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,200,443.59/3,202.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,872.85

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