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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.33, 4,776.98 and 2,571.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.33, 4,776.98 and 2,571.57 is: 3,851.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.33 : 4,776.98 = 2,571.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.33/4,776.98 = 2,571.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.33x = 4,776.98 × 2,571.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.33x = 12,284,325.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,284,325.60/3,189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.69

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