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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.62, 4,400.21 and 1,772.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.62, 4,400.21 and 1,772.27 is: 2,445.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.62 : 4,400.21 = 1,772.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.62/4,400.21 = 1,772.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.62x = 4,400.21 × 1,772.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.62x = 7,798,362.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,798,362.32/3,188.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.68

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