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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.40, 4,422.51 and 2,010.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.40, 4,422.51 and 2,010.44 is: 2,772.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.40 : 4,422.51 = 2,010.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.40/4,422.51 = 2,010.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.40x = 4,422.51 × 2,010.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.40x = 8,891,168.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,891,168.89/3,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.94

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