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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.15, 4,775.63 and 2,667.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.15, 4,775.63 and 2,667.87 is: 3,995.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.15 : 4,775.63 = 2,667.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.15/4,775.63 = 2,667.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.15x = 4,775.63 × 2,667.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.15x = 12,740,746.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,740,746.67/3,189.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.03

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