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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.18, 4,774.62 and 1,334.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.18, 4,774.62 and 1,334.78 is: 2,001.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.18 : 4,774.62 = 1,334.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.18/4,774.62 = 1,334.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.18x = 4,774.62 × 1,334.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.18x = 6,373,067.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,373,067.28/3,184.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.48

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