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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.38, 4,425.72 and 2,010.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.38, 4,425.72 and 2,010.78 is: 2,776.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.38 : 4,425.72 = 2,010.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.38/4,425.72 = 2,010.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.38x = 4,425.72 × 2,010.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.38x = 8,899,149.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,899,149.26/3,205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,776.32

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