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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.78, 4,787.01 and 2,093.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.78, 4,787.01 and 2,093.76 is: 3,142.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.78 : 4,787.01 = 2,093.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.78/4,787.01 = 2,093.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.78x = 4,787.01 × 2,093.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.78x = 10,022,850.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,022,850.06/3,189.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.18

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