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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.55, 4,782.68 and 1,109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.55, 4,782.68 and 1,109.02 is: 1,663.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.55 : 4,782.68 = 1,109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.55/4,782.68 = 1,109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.55x = 4,782.68 × 1,109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.55x = 5,304,087.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,304,087.77/3,188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.48

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