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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.86, 4,773.97 and 3,182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.86, 4,773.97 and 3,182.66 is: 4,761.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.86 : 4,773.97 = 3,182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.86/4,773.97 = 3,182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.86x = 4,773.97 × 3,182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.86x = 15,193,923.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,193,923.36/3,190.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,761.70

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