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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.52, 4,400.52 and 2,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.52, 4,400.52 and 2,009.52 is: 2,773.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.52 : 4,400.52 = 2,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.52/4,400.52 = 2,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.52x = 4,400.52 × 2,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.52x = 8,842,932.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,842,932.95/3,188.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.37

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