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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.71, 4,783.55 and 1,627.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.71, 4,783.55 and 1,627.86 is: 2,442.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.71 : 4,783.55 = 1,627.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.71/4,783.55 = 1,627.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.71x = 4,783.55 × 1,627.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.71x = 7,786,949.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,786,949.70/3,188.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.04

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