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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.35, 4,404.83 and 2,853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.35, 4,404.83 and 2,853.20 is: 3,939.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.35 : 4,404.83 = 2,853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.35/4,404.83 = 2,853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.35x = 4,404.83 × 2,853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.35x = 12,567,871.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,567,871.97/3,190.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.34

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