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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.55, 4,404.05 and 1,980.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.55, 4,404.05 and 1,980.16 is: 2,733.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.55 : 4,404.05 = 1,980.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.55/4,404.05 = 1,980.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.55x = 4,404.05 × 1,980.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.55x = 8,720,702.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,720,702.74/3,190.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,733.29

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