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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.38, 4,782.85 and 1,108.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.38, 4,782.85 and 1,108.99 is: 1,663.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.38 : 4,782.85 = 1,108.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.38/4,782.85 = 1,108.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.38x = 4,782.85 × 1,108.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.38x = 5,304,136.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,304,136.03/3,189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.06

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