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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.92, 4,778.60 and 1,105.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.92, 4,778.60 and 1,105.14 is: 1,658.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.92 : 4,778.60 = 1,105.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.92/4,778.60 = 1,105.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.92x = 4,778.60 × 1,105.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.92x = 5,281,034.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,281,034.40/3,184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.14

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