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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.01, 4,404.35 and 2,852.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.01, 4,404.35 and 2,852.87 is: 3,938.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.01 : 4,404.35 = 2,852.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.01/4,404.35 = 2,852.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.01x = 4,404.35 × 2,852.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.01x = 12,565,001.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,565,001.70/3,190.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.87

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