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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.91, 4,399.49 and 2,351.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.91, 4,399.49 and 2,351.61 is: 3,244.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.91 : 4,399.49 = 2,351.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.91/4,399.49 = 2,351.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.91x = 4,399.49 × 2,351.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.91x = 10,345,884.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,345,884.68/3,188.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.33

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