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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.64, 4,783.77 and 2,262.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.64, 4,783.77 and 2,262.61 is: 3,393.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.64 : 4,783.77 = 2,262.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.64/4,783.77 = 2,262.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.64x = 4,783.77 × 2,262.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.64x = 10,823,805.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,823,805.84/3,189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.43

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