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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.35, 4,401.58 and 1,994.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.35, 4,401.58 and 1,994.52 is: 2,751.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.35 : 4,401.58 = 1,994.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.35/4,401.58 = 1,994.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.35x = 4,401.58 × 1,994.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.35x = 8,779,039.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,779,039.34/3,190.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.75

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