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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.68, 4,400.42 and 1,929.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.68, 4,400.42 and 1,929.72 is: 2,663.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.68 : 4,400.42 = 1,929.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.68/4,400.42 = 1,929.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.68x = 4,400.42 × 1,929.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.68x = 8,491,578.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,491,578.48/3,188.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.04

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