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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.84, 4,535.74 and 2,167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.84, 4,535.74 and 2,167.36 is: 2,989.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.84 : 4,535.74 = 2,167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.84/4,535.74 = 2,167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.84x = 4,535.74 × 2,167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.84x = 9,830,581.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,830,581.45/3,287.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,989.98

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