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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.76, 4,401.36 and 1,930.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.76, 4,401.36 and 1,930.60 is: 2,663.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.76 : 4,401.36 = 1,930.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.76/4,401.36 = 1,930.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.76x = 4,401.36 × 1,930.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.76x = 8,497,265.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,497,265.62/3,189.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.92

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