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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,191.36, 4,399.68 and 2,182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,191.36, 4,399.68 and 2,182.88 is: 3,009.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,191.36 : 4,399.68 = 2,182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,191.36/4,399.68 = 2,182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,191.36x = 4,399.68 × 2,182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,191.36x = 9,603,973.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,603,973.48/3,191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.37

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