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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.45, 4,784.40 and 1,340.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.45, 4,784.40 and 1,340.76 is: 2,011.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.45 : 4,784.40 = 1,340.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.45/4,784.40 = 1,340.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.45x = 4,784.40 × 1,340.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.45x = 6,414,732.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,414,732.14/3,189.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.23

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