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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.88, 4,778.76 and 2,033.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.88, 4,778.76 and 2,033.12 is: 3,044.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.88 : 4,778.76 = 2,033.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.88/4,778.76 = 2,033.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.88x = 4,778.76 × 2,033.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.88x = 9,715,792.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,715,792.53/3,190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.86

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