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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.03, 4,402.25 and 1,862.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.03, 4,402.25 and 1,862.52 is: 2,571.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.03 : 4,402.25 = 1,862.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.03/4,402.25 = 1,862.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.03x = 4,402.25 × 1,862.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.03x = 8,199,278.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,199,278.67/3,189.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.09

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