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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.43, 4,400.49 and 2,010.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.43, 4,400.49 and 2,010.88 is: 2,774.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.43 : 4,400.49 = 2,010.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.43/4,400.49 = 2,010.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.43x = 4,400.49 × 2,010.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.43x = 8,848,857.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,848,857.33/3,189.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.43

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