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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.70, 4,784.64 and 2,638.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.70, 4,784.64 and 2,638.70 is: 3,958.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.70 : 4,784.64 = 2,638.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.70/4,784.64 = 2,638.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.70x = 4,784.64 × 2,638.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.70x = 12,625,255.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,625,255.45/3,189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.14

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