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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.82, 4,732.56 and 1,925.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.82, 4,732.56 and 1,925.58 is: 2,884.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.82 : 4,732.56 = 1,925.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.82/4,732.56 = 1,925.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.82x = 4,732.56 × 1,925.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.82x = 9,112,922.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,112,922.88/3,158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,884.91

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