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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238.72, 4,465.86 and 2,188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238.72, 4,465.86 and 2,188.96 is: 3,018.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238.72 : 4,465.86 = 2,188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238.72/4,465.86 = 2,188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238.72x = 4,465.86 × 2,188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238.72x = 9,775,588.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,775,588.91/3,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.35

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