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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.72, 4,786.19 and 2,258.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.72, 4,786.19 and 2,258.65 is: 3,389.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.72 : 4,786.19 = 2,258.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.72/4,786.19 = 2,258.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.72x = 4,786.19 × 2,258.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.72x = 10,810,328.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,810,328.04/3,189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.12

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