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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.26, 4,399.88 and 2,303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.26, 4,399.88 and 2,303.12 is: 3,177.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.26 : 4,399.88 = 2,303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.26/4,399.88 = 2,303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.26x = 4,399.88 × 2,303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.26x = 10,133,451.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,133,451.11/3,189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.37

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