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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.76, 4,707.36 and 1,189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.76, 4,707.36 and 1,189.92 is: 1,785.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.76 : 4,707.36 = 1,189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.76/4,707.36 = 1,189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.76x = 4,707.36 × 1,189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.76x = 5,601,381.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,601,381.81/3,137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.15

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