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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.56, 4,786.28 and 1,341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.56, 4,786.28 and 1,341.76 is: 2,012.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.56 : 4,786.28 = 1,341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.56/4,786.28 = 1,341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.56x = 4,786.28 × 1,341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.56x = 6,422,039.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,422,039.05/3,190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.83

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