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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.73, 4,779.45 and 1,435.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.73, 4,779.45 and 1,435.08 is: 2,150.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.73 : 4,779.45 = 1,435.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.73/4,779.45 = 1,435.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.73x = 4,779.45 × 1,435.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.73x = 6,858,893.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,858,893.11/3,188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.98

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