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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.66, 4,782.80 and 1,956.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.66, 4,782.80 and 1,956.26 is: 2,934.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.66 : 4,782.80 = 1,956.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.66/4,782.80 = 1,956.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.66x = 4,782.80 × 1,956.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.66x = 9,356,400.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,356,400.33/3,188.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.27

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