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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.06, 4,400.37 and 2,011.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.06, 4,400.37 and 2,011.77 is: 2,775.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.06 : 4,400.37 = 2,011.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.06/4,400.37 = 2,011.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.06x = 4,400.37 × 2,011.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.06x = 8,852,532.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,852,532.35/3,189.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.91

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