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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.04, 4,777.96 and 2,215.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.04, 4,777.96 and 2,215.76 is: 3,319.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.04 : 4,777.96 = 2,215.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.04/4,777.96 = 2,215.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.04x = 4,777.96 × 2,215.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.04x = 10,586,812.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,586,812.65/3,189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.75

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