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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.54, 4,403.71 and 2,852.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.54, 4,403.71 and 2,852.39 is: 3,938.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.54 : 4,403.71 = 2,852.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.54/4,403.71 = 2,852.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.54x = 4,403.71 × 2,852.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.54x = 12,561,098.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,561,098.37/3,189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.22

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