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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.40, 4,401.96 and 2,195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.40, 4,401.96 and 2,195.44 is: 3,031.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.40 : 4,401.96 = 2,195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.40/4,401.96 = 2,195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.40x = 4,401.96 × 2,195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.40x = 9,664,239.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,664,239.06/3,188.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.06

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