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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.84, 4,761.35 and 2,955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.84, 4,761.35 and 2,955 is: 4,410.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.84 : 4,761.35 = 2,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.84/4,761.35 = 2,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.84x = 4,761.35 × 2,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.84x = 14,069,796.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,069,796.64/3,189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.82

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