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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.31, 4,397.68 and 1,927.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.31, 4,397.68 and 1,927.17 is: 2,658.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.31 : 4,397.68 = 1,927.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.31/4,397.68 = 1,927.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.31x = 4,397.68 × 1,927.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.31x = 8,475,088.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,475,088.64/3,188.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.18

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