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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.22, 4,777.59 and 2,090.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.22, 4,777.59 and 2,090.25 is: 3,131.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.22 : 4,777.59 = 2,090.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.22/4,777.59 = 2,090.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.22x = 4,777.59 × 2,090.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.22x = 9,986,357.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,986,357.50/3,189.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.29

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