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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.80, 4,788 and 1,343.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.80, 4,788 and 1,343.64 is: 2,016.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.80 : 4,788 = 1,343.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.80/4,788 = 1,343.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.80x = 4,788 × 1,343.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.80x = 6,433,348.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,433,348.32/3,190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.22

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