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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.08, 4,783.79 and 1,108.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.08, 4,783.79 and 1,108.19 is: 1,662.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.08 : 4,783.79 = 1,108.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.08/4,783.79 = 1,108.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.08x = 4,783.79 × 1,108.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.08x = 5,301,348.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,301,348.24/3,189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.34

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