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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.12, 4,787.91 and 2,439.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.12, 4,787.91 and 2,439.86 is: 3,661.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.12 : 4,787.91 = 2,439.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.12/4,787.91 = 2,439.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.12x = 4,787.91 × 2,439.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.12x = 11,681,806.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,681,806.15/3,190.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.87

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