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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.79, 4,374.44 and 3,056.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.79, 4,374.44 and 3,056.75 is: 4,191.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.79 : 4,374.44 = 3,056.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.79/4,374.44 = 3,056.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.79x = 4,374.44 × 3,056.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.79x = 13,371,555.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,371,555.24/3,189.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,191.99

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