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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.99, 4,774.62 and 2,406.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.99, 4,774.62 and 2,406.63 is: 3,603.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.99 : 4,774.62 = 2,406.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.99/4,774.62 = 2,406.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.99x = 4,774.62 × 2,406.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.99x = 11,490,743.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,490,743.73/3,188.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.25

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