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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.16, 4,399.52 and 1,771.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.16, 4,399.52 and 1,771.95 is: 2,445.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.16 : 4,399.52 = 1,771.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.16/4,399.52 = 1,771.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.16x = 4,399.52 × 1,771.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.16x = 7,795,725.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,795,725.03/3,188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.21

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