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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182.04, 4,773.56 and 1,538.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182.04, 4,773.56 and 1,538.71 is: 2,308.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182.04 : 4,773.56 = 1,538.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182.04/4,773.56 = 1,538.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182.04x = 4,773.56 × 1,538.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182.04x = 7,345,104.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,345,104.88/3,182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.30

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