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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.38, 4,403.36 and 1,994.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.38, 4,403.36 and 1,994.83 is: 2,754.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.38 : 4,403.36 = 1,994.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.38/4,403.36 = 1,994.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.38x = 4,403.36 × 1,994.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.38x = 8,783,948.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,783,948.61/3,189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.13

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