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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.13, 4,786.16 and 1,631.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.13, 4,786.16 and 1,631.22 is: 2,447.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.13 : 4,786.16 = 1,631.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.13/4,786.16 = 1,631.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.13x = 4,786.16 × 1,631.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.13x = 7,807,287.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,807,287.56/3,190.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.33

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