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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.61, 4,782.74 and 1,338.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.61, 4,782.74 and 1,338.75 is: 2,008.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.61 : 4,782.74 = 1,338.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.61/4,782.74 = 1,338.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.61x = 4,782.74 × 1,338.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.61x = 6,402,886.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,402,886.48/3,188.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.05

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