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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.83, 4,782.98 and 1,108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.83, 4,782.98 and 1,108.30 is: 1,662.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.83 : 4,782.98 = 1,108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.83/4,782.98 = 1,108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.83x = 4,782.98 × 1,108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.83x = 5,300,971.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,300,971.19/3,188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.36

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