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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186, 4,780.89 and 1,454.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186, 4,780.89 and 1,454.76 is: 2,183.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186 : 4,780.89 = 1,454.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186/4,780.89 = 1,454.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186x = 4,780.89 × 1,454.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186x = 6,955,047.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,955,047.54/3,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,183.00

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